Tropical Emergents

Tropical ornamental aquatics offer a wide range of shapes, color, and sizes that can increase the wow-factor in a short time. They grow rapidly in water temperatures above 70 degrees and add seasonal interest to a perennial display. The species we offer do not over winter outdoors in zone 6 although many can be maintained successfully indoors as houseplants.

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Canna flaccida

Canna flaccida

Common Name: Yellow canna

Canna flaccida, Yellow canna, is generally hardy in zones 8b - 11 and is cherished for it's tropical looking foliage and array of sunset colored flowers which sit perched atop the foliage mass. A native to Florida &...


Canna glauca 'Endeavor'

Canna glauca 'Endeavor'

Common Name: Endeavor - Red

Canna glauca ‘Endeavor’ is a Water canna.  Water cannas are generally hardy in zones 8b - 11 and are cherished for their tropical looking foliage with an array of sunset colored flowers which sit perched at...


Canna glauca 'Erebus'

Canna glauca 'Erebus'

Common Name: Erebus - Pink

Canna glauca ‘Erebus’, Water canna, is generally hardy in zones 8b - 11 and is cherished for it's tropical looking foliage and  array of sunset colored flowers perched atop the foliage mass. A Longwood...


Canna glauca 'Ra'

Canna glauca 'Ra'

Common Name: Ra Yellow

Canna glauca ‘Ra’, Water canna is generally hardy in zones 8b - 11 and is cherished for it's tropical looking foliage with an array of sunset colored flowers perched atop the foliage mass. A Longwood hybrid,


Canna glauca 'Tawny'

Canna glauca 'Tawny'

Common Name: Tawny - Orange

Canna glauca ‘Taney’ is a Water canna,  generally hardy in zones 8b - 11 and cherished for it's tropical looking foliage and array of sunset colored flowers which perch atop the foliage mass like a tropical...


Canna variegata 'Pretoria'

Canna variegata 'Pretoria'

Common Name: Variegated water canna

Canna variegata ‘Pretoria’ is commonly known as the variegated water canna. 'Pretoria' is a gorgeous water-tolerant canna with pronounced yellow and green stripes, almost banana-like foliage, topped with la...


Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic'

Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic'

Common Name: Black Magic Taro

Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic', Black magic taro.  Whether you are designing a smaller container garden or a larger patio pond, the large bold leaves of the Black magic taro plant make it suitable as either a dramatic accent plant...


Colocasia esculenta 'Fontanesii'

Colocasia esculenta 'Fontanesii'

Common Name: Violet Stem Taro

Colocasia esculenta 'Fontanesii', Violet stem taro.  Whether you are designing a smaller container garden or a larger patio pond, the large bold leaves of the Violet stem taro plant make it suitable as either a dramatic accent plant ...


Crinum americanum

Crinum americanum

Common Name: Bog lily

Crinum americanum, also known as the Bog lily, is prized for its large white fragrant flowers with six long pedals that hang from the center of the blossom. Sometimes taking on a pink blush, the white flowers can reach up to 4" across sta...


Cyperus alternifolius

Cyperus alternifolius

Common Name: Umbrella plant

Cyperus alternifolius, Umbrella plant, commonly known as a member of the sedge family, this Cyperus species of water plant is grown for it's showy firework - like sprays of fronds with palm like aesthetics. Cyperus...


Cyperus alternifolius 'Nana'

Cyperus alternifolius 'Nana'

Common Name: Dwarf umbrella plant

Cyperus alternifolius ‘Nana’ - Dwarf umbrella plant is commonly known as a member of the sedge family.  The Cyperus species of water plants is grown for it's showy firework - like sprays of fronds and palm ...


Cyperus haspan

Cyperus haspan

Common Name: Dwarf papyrus

Cyperus haspan, Dwarf papyrus, is commonly known as a member of the sedge family.  The Cyperus species of water plants are grown for their showy firework - like sprays of fronds with almost palm like aesthetics. Cy...


Cyperus papyrus

Cyperus papyrus

Common Name: Giant papyrus

Cyperus papyrus, Giant papyrus, is commonly known as being a member of the sedge family.  The Cyperus species of water plants are grown for their showy firework-like sprays of fronds with palm like aesthetics. Cyperus papyrus,


Tulbaghia violacea

Tulbaghia violacea

Common Name: Society Garlic

Tulbaghia violacea is commonly known as Society Garlic because its leaves and bulbs are edible like garlic and chives but without the bad breath. Society Garlic is a clump forming herbaceous perennial growing 1-2' tall with narrow grayish green le...


Tulbaghia violacea 'variegata'

Tulbaghia violacea 'variegata'

Common Name: Variegated Society Garlic

Tulbaghia violacea variegata is commonly known as Variegated Society Garlic because its leaves and bulbs are edible like garlic and chives but without the bad breath. Variegated Society Garlic is a clump forming herbaceous perennial growing 1-2' t...


Zephyranthes candida

Zephyranthes candida

Common Name: White Rain Lily

Zephyranthes candida is commonly known as the White Rain Lily and has short grassy foliage. The crocus-like shaped white flowers have yellow stamens and a green throat. The White Rain Lily is a tender perennial bulb hardy in zones 8-11 full sun to...