Carnivorous Companions
A collection of carnivorous companions complements a colorful container and creates a carnival of carnivores (say that 3 times fast). The plants we offer are often found in natural community associations in areas where carnivorous plants are found in the wild. Although some may be considered aggressive and competitive, we have found the group we offer to be manageable in a containerized bog. Many are quite rare in the horticultural trade. All are native.
Aster nemoralisCommon Name: bog aster
Aster nemoralis - bog aster is an acid loving beauty suited for the boggy landscape. Perched on 6" - 2' slender stems, the bog aster has narrow tapered leaves with rough edges. Pretty aster flowers are larger than u... [ More Info ]
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Calopogon tuberosusCommon Name: Grass pink orchid
Calopogon tuberosus, Grass pink orchid, is a graceful standout in the bog setting. The name Calopogon tuberosus is Greek for 'beautiful beard.' 1" lightly fragrant flower in a delicate magenta pink to pink-purpl... [ More Info ]
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Eriocaulon aquaticumCommon Name: Pipewort
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Lysimachia terrestrisCommon Name: Swamp candles
Lysimachia terrestris, Swamp candles, is a frequent showy inhabitant of open wet areas. Like the suns rays, swamp candles cut a bright swath through the open bog. Yellow 1/2" - 1" flowers with two red spots at the ... [ More Info ]
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Polygala luteaCommon Name: Orange milkwort
Polygala lutea, Orange milkwort, is a showy standout in the sandy bog with it's sunny splashes of orange/yellow color on tight clover like flowers June - October. Excellent in dry arrangements - yellow when dry. Stems are 6" - 15' t... [ More Info ]
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Sabatia kennedyanaCommon Name: Marsh pink
Sabatia kennedyana, Marsh pink, in it's specialized habitat, forms rhizomatous colonies along shores of ponds in the NE coastal plains. The warm sweet scent of the 1 - 2" flowers is very inviting as it lingers in the air. Pink,... [ More Info ]
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Spiranthes oderataCommon Name: Ladies tress orchid
Spiranthes odorata, Ladies tress orchid, is a must for that shady boggy spot in the garden. White bell shaped flowers with ruffled petals spiral up 12-18" stems on this exotic beauty late summer into early fall. Leaves a... [ More Info ]
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Vaccinium macrocarponCommon Name: Cranberry
Vaccinium macrocarpum, American cranberry. The cranberry is a Native American wetland fruit. Nodding flowers resemble shooting stars, white to pink, mid-June - mid-July followed by ripening of yellow-green fruit to bright red ... [ More Info ]
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Xyris carolinianaCommon Name: Yellow-eyed grass
Xyris caroliniana, Yellow-eyed grass, has yellow cone like flowers that wave in the breeze on tall stalks up to 3' high. Yellow-eyed grass creates striking vertical interest along pond edges. Flowers are 1/4 - 1" across.... [ More Info ]
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