Ornamental Aquatics
Ornamental Aquatics include native and non-native hardy perennials as well as selected tropical aquatics intended for use in water gardens and water features. Many non-native and tropical aquatics are aggressive in their growth habit and are NOT recommended for use in earth bottom ponds or natural areas.
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Marsilea muticaCommon Name: Four Leaf Clover
Despite its common name and appearance of a 4 leaf clover or shamrock, the Marsileas are actually a fern that reproduces from spores. The Four Leaf Clover is easy to grow and its attractive green leaves close up at night which sort... [ More Info ]
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Mentha aquaticaCommon Name: Water Mint
The aromatic leaves of the Water Mint are what attracts many water gardeners to this plant. Growing just under 1' tall in moist soils & water under 2" deep, Water mint prefers full sun but will tolerate part shade and will flow... [ More Info ]
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Mimulus guttatusCommon Name: Yellow Monkey Flower
Hardy in zones 6-9, Yellow Monkey Flower produces deep yellow colored snap-dragon-like flowers. It's named for the flower's resemblance to a monkey's face. The flowers are about an inch or so across and produced in mass, making this a favorite flo... [ More Info ]
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Myosotis palustrisCommon Name: Water Forget-Me-Not
The Water Forget-Me-Not reaches just under 1' in height and grows around the edges of ponds or along streams in full sun to part shade. Blooming in the early summer with sprays of tiny delicate bluish flowers reminiscent of the dryland species. Ge... [ More Info ]
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Myriophyllum aquaticumCommon Name: Parrot Feather
Hardy in zones 6-11, Parrot Feather's soft feathery foliage grows on prostrate long stems from the pond edge and floats out over the water surface. Care should be given when planting because it is invasive, especially in warmer sta... [ More Info ]
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Myriophyllum prosperpinacoidesCommon Name: Dwarf Parrot Feather
Hardy in zones 6-11, Dwarf Parrot Feather's soft feathery foliage grows on prostrate long stems from the pond edge and floats out over the water surface. Dwarf Parrot Feather differs from standard Parrot Feather due to its red stem... [ More Info ]
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Oenanthe javanica 'Flamingo'Common Name: Variegated water celery
Oenanthe javanica ‘Flamingo’ ,Variegated water celery, is hardy in zones 5-11. Variegated Water Celery grows 6-12" tall along the edge of the pond from running stems in sun to part shade, but not quite as... [ More Info ]
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Orontium aquaticum 'Big Red'Common Name: Golden Club 'Big Red'
Big Red™ is a selection of the native wildflower, commonly known as "Golden Club". This striking aquatic plant was selected for its red flower stems which contrast the bright yellow flower clusters (spadix) at the tips. The tropical-looking ... [ More Info ]
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