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UrticaceaeFalse nettle (Boehmeria cylindrica): complete guide
Boehmeria cylindrica
Full guide to Boehmeria cylindrica, false nettle: origin, appearance, ideal location, soil, watering and care for this wetland perennial.
ButomaceaeWater-gladiolus: complete guide
Butomus umbellatus
Everything you need to grow Butomus umbellatus: ideal conditions, care tips, bloom period, and perfect pond-side planting. Great for beginners.
AraceaeWild calla: complete guide
Calla palustris
Grow Wild calla (Calla palustris) in wet areas: care, planting, and ideal conditions. Perfect for bog gardens. Plan with gardenworld.app.
CyperaceaeSilvery sedge: complete guide
Carex canescens
A comprehensive guide to Carex canescens, a moisture-loving ornamental sedge ideal for wetlands, pond margins, and bog gardens.
OrchidaceaeHeath spotted orchid: complete guide
Dactylorhiza maculata
The heath spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza maculata) thrives in moist, acidic soils. A delicate native orchid perfect for bog gardens or wildflower meadows. Care tips on gardenworld.app.
CyperaceaeThreeway sedge: complete guide
Dulichium arundinaceum
Complete guide to Dulichium arundinaceum, the threeway sedge: ideal habitat, soil pH tolerance, planting depth, winter hardiness, and companion plants for pond margins.
Many-stalked spike-rush: complete guide
Eleocharis multicaulis
How to grow Eleocharis multicaulis in garden ponds or damp borders. Learn about pH, light needs, hardiness, and seasonal care for this low-maintenance aquatic plant.
EquisetaceaeRiver horsetail: complete guide
Equisetum fluviatile
River horsetail (Equisetum fluviatile) thrives in wet, acidic soils and shallow water. Ideal for ponds and bog gardens in USDA zones 3-8.
PhrymaceaeMusk monkeyflower: complete guide
Erythranthe moschata
Everything about growing musk monkeyflower in your garden: ideal site, soil, watering, pruning, and companion planting tips.
Smallhead rush: complete guide
Juncus brachycephalus
Smallhead rush (Juncus brachycephalus) - a slender North American wetland plant for pond margins and boggy garden zones. Full care guide.
LythraceaeDnieper loosestrife: complete guide
Lythrum borysthenicum
Everything about Lythrum borysthenicum, the Dnieper loosestrife: location, bloom season, care in pond margins and bog gardens. Full growing guide included.
PenthoraceaeDitch Stonecrop: complete guide
Penthorum sedoides
Everything about Penthorum sedoides, the tough wetland perennial that thrives along ditches, pond edges and boggy margins.
Dotted smartweed: complete guide
Persicaria punctata
Everything about dotted smartweed: location, soil, moisture needs and planting companions. A robust wetland perennial for pond margins and bog gardens.
AsteraceaeBog goldenrod: complete guide
Solidago uliginosa
Bog goldenrod (Solidago uliginosa) thrives in wet, acidic soils near ponds and bogs. Golden autumn flowers and high wildlife value make it ideal for moist gardens.
EricaceaeVaccinium macrocarpon: complete guide
Vaccinium macrocarpon
American cranberry: large-fruited bog plant with bright red berries. Cultivation guide for fresh eating, juice, and ornamental interest.