Plant Library
Welcome to the Aquascapes Unlimited online plant catalog. You can review the plants by either Botanical Name or Common Name by clicking the appropriate selection below. If you would like to view a specific category select the appropriate order in the drop down box. We're adding new plants on a regular basis, so check back frequently. To see a larger picture and to read more about a specific plant click on that image or the "More Info" link.
Please check back often as we continually update this library with more photos and plant information.
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Acorus americanusCommon Name: Sweetflag
Acorus americanus, native sweetflag, has aromatic foliage, similar to Iris in shape, yet unpalatable to geese and deer. Sweetflag spreads moderately from a thick rhizome forming a dense mat along pond shores and stre... [ More Info ]
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Acorus calamus 'variegatus'Common Name: variegated sweetflag
Acorus calamus ‘variegatus’ - variegated sweetflag is hardy in zones 5-11. Variegated sweetflag has aromatic foliage and is similar to Iris in shape, but it is unpalatable to geese and deer. Variegat... [ More Info ]
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Acorus gramineus 'variegatus'Common Name: dwarf variegated sweetflag
Similar in appearance to Acorus calamus variegatus but smaller in size and spreading less vigorously, dwarf variegated sweetflag, is a perfect choice when shorter vertical accents are needed along the pond edge. This clumping ornamental has varieg... [ More Info ]
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Alisma subcordatumCommon Name: Water plantain
Alisma subcordatum, water plantain, is a clump forming seed colonizer which thrives in permanently inundated quiet water. Water plantain becomes recognizable early in the growing season with its submerged strap ... [ More Info ]
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Andropogon gerardiiCommon Name: Big blue stem
The tallest American member of the Andropogon genus, big blue stem, forms sturdy upright clumps of narrow blades standing 6' tall. Andropogon gerardii prefers slightly moist soils but is surprisingly drought tolerant once established. The lus... [ More Info ]
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Andropogon glomeratusCommon Name: Bushy beard
The only moisture loving Andropogon glomeratus, bushy beard, is usually found growing in low lying marshes and swamps of the eastern coastal plain of the United States. Andropogon glomeratus is a narrow blue/green leaf in the summer followed ... [ More Info ]
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Andropogon virginicusCommon Name: Broomsedge
Common in the Northeast, Andropogon virginicus, broomsedge, is a native clumping warm season grass that grows best in relatively infertile soil conditions which makes it a great choice for the dry compacted banks of stormwater basin... [ More Info ]
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Arundo donax 'variegata'Common Name: Variegated giant reed grass
Hardy in Zones 6-11, Arundo donax variegata is usually sought after for its white & green foliage which gives a bamboo like tropical effect. The variegated species is shorter than the pure green Arundo donax, making ... [ More Info ]
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Asclepias incarnataCommon Name: Swamp milkweed
Asclepias incarnata, Swamp milkweed, is a decorative and essential perennial to any moist full sun habitat, pale pink blossoms explode with color from late June thru August. Standing 2-4’ tall Asclepias incarnat... [ More Info ]
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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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