Native Wetland Plants
Native plants are always the best choice for use in landscapes, restoration projects, storm water projects, and naturalized areas. Aquascapes Unlimited’s seed sown local ecotype species add natural wildlife benefits, promote biodiversity, and oftentimes require less maintenance in terms of fertilizers and pesticides. Plug trays can be shipped via UPS.
A Wetland Planting Guide is available in the "About us" portion of the website.
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Sagittaria latifoliaCommon Name: Duck Potato
Sagittaria latifolia, Duck potato, is a vigorous aquatic perennial that typically grows 2-4’ tall. Known for its arrowhead-shaped leaves, Sagittaria latifolia commonly grows submerged in shallow water or out of water on ... [ More Info ]
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Sagittaria rigidaCommon Name: Grass Leaf Arrowhead
Sagittaria rigida, Grass Leaf Arrowhead, is found in swamps, bogs, marshes, and shallow waters in both mud and sandy soils. The arrow-shaped long thin foliage grows to 2' tall above the water line in sun to partial shade with small... [ More Info ]
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Saururus cernuusCommon Name: Lizard's Tail
Saururus cernuus, Lizard's Tail, is a colonizing perennial with fibrous rhizomes which grows along the edges of ponds, swamps and marshes in sun to part shade. The distinctive heart shaped leaves grow above the water... [ More Info ]
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Schizachyrium scopariumCommon Name: Little Bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium, Little Bluestem, is a warm season, clump forming plant which prefers full sun and tolerates a wide range of soil conditions. Its green foliage grows 4' tall and flowers from July to September. The purplish/... [ More Info ]
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Schoenoplectus fluviatilisCommon Name: River Bulrush
Schoenoplectus fluviatilis, River Bulrush, is a rhizomatous species that forms very large colonies rather quickly. The thick stems of Scirpus fluviatilis stand 5-7’ tall and bloom in late July to mid August. Schoenoplect... [ More Info ]
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Scirpus acutusCommon Name: Hard Stem Bulrush
Scirpus acutus, Hard Stem Bulrush, is a rhizomatous species that forms dense colonies that provide wonderful cover for waterfowl and spawning fish. Scirpus acutus will grow from 0-1’ of water and is used to stabilize pond... [ More Info ]
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Scirpus americanusCommon Name: Three Square Rush
Scirpus americanus, Three Square Rush, is a rhizomatous species that forms loose colonies growing 3-4’ tall. Scirpus americanus has a medium spread rate and is a great stabilizer of pond banks and river banks. Three Square Rush provides exce... [ More Info ]
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Scirpus atrovirensCommon Name: Green Bulrush
Scirpus atrovirens, Green Bulrush, is a broad leaf rush common to wet meadows and swales. Scirpus atrovirens thrives in full sun to partial and blooms from mid June to late July with attractive dark brown almost black inflorescence. Gre... [ More Info ]
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Scirpus cyperinusCommon Name: Woolgrass
Scirpus cyperinus, Woolgrass, gets its name from its fluffy ornamental inflorescence which stands at 4-5’and blooms from late July to early September. Scirpus cyperinus is a clump forming fine textured broad leaf rush that is common in... [ More Info ]
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Scirpus tabermontaniiCommon Name: Soft Stem Bulrush
Scirpus tabermontanii, Soft Stem Bulrush, is a rhizomatous species that forms dense colonies and provides excellent cover for waterfowl and spawning fish. It grows 4-5’ tall and blooms in June-July. Scirpus tabermontanii is common... [ More Info ]
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Sisyrinchium angustifoliumCommon Name: Blue Eyed Grass
Sisyrinchium angustifolium, Blue-Eyed Grass, grows in moist, well-drained soil in damp open woods, slopes, and along stream banks in full sun to part shade. Despite its grass-like foliage, the Blue-Eyed Grass belongs to the i... [ More Info ]
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Solidago rugosaCommon Name: Wrinkled Leaf Goldenrod
Solidago rugosa, Wrinkled Leaf Goldenrod, is a spectacular member of the Aster family. Wrinkled Leaf Goldenrod explodes with yellow color to bring a naturalized brilliance to any wetland restoration project. Th... [ More Info ]
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Sorghastrum nutansCommon Name: Indiangrass
Sorghastrum nutans, Indiangrass, is widely used in large scale roadside plantings, revegetation projects, prairie restorations, and many different types of erosion control projects because it grows well on disturbed sites and produ... [ More Info ]
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Sparganium americanumCommon Name: Lesser bur-reed
Sparganium americanum, Lesser bur-reed, is one of several native species of this distinctive native plant. Though looking like grasses or sedges, they are neither, being in their own family (Sparganiaceae). Sparganium american... [ More Info ]
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Sparganium eurycarpumCommon Name: Greater Bur-Reed
Not only are Sparganium eurycarpum, Greater bur-reed, good for providing food and habitat for wildlife, these plants are also extremely useful for improving and maintaining water quality by absorbing nutrients and st... [ More Info ]
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Symphotrichum novae-angliaeCommon Name: New England Aster
Symphotrychum novae-angliae, New england Aster, is one of the most attractive and common asters that thrives in moist full sun meadows. From mid August through October, New England Aster produces numerous flowers ranging in color from pale la... [ More Info ]
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Symphyotrichum novi-belgiiCommon Name: New York Aster
Symphotrichum novi-belgii, New york Aster, with slightly smaller blue flowers than New England Aster, thrives in a more permanently moist habitat. Symphotrichum novi-belgii is a deer resistant PA rare plant that spreads s... [ More Info ]
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Symphyotrichum puniceumCommon Name: Purplestem Aster
Symphotrichum puniceum, Purplestem Aster, is a common naturalizer of wetlands, stream banks and moist meadows. Purplestem Aster bares pale blue to pink flowers from mid August through October. Deer resistant an... [ More Info ]
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