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Alnus maritima: complete guide
Alnus maritima
Seaside alder is a native American shrub with ornamental value. Discover growing needs, ecological benefits, and practical applications for this robust plant.
European Marshwort: complete guide
Apium nodiflorum
Learn about Apium nodiflorum, a moisture-loving marsh herb with delicate white flowers. Ideal for wetland gardens and water features.
Freshwater mangrove: complete guide
Barringtonia acutangula
Barringtonia acutangula, the freshwater mangrove, is a tropical tree with stunning flowers and decorative fruits. Discover everything about cultivation and care.
Smooth flat sedge: complete guide
Cyperus laevigatus
Discover Cyperus laevigatus, an elegant tropical sedge with fine grass-like foliage and delicate flowering spikelets perfect for water gardens.
Glyceria canadensis: complete guide
Glyceria canadensis
Learn all about rattlesnake grass, a remarkable water-loving plant from Canada. Elegant growth for wet zones. Cultivation guide and planting tips.
Lobelia cardinalis: complete guide
Lobelia cardinalis
Lobelia cardinalis is a native wildflower from North America with striking scarlet-red blooms. Discover how to grow this wetland plant in water gardens.
Ludwigia alternifolia: complete guide
Ludwigia alternifolia
Rattlebox (Ludwigia alternifolia) is a moisture-loving North American plant perfect for wet gardens. Growing guide and design ideas.
Phalaris aquatica: complete guide
Phalaris aquatica
Phalaris aquatica is a robust grass plant perfect for wet areas and water management. Learn how to grow this tough plant for water features.
Lizard's-tail (Saururus cernuus): complete guide
Saururus cernuus
Discover the unique lizard's-tail (Saururus cernuus). Elegant native wetland plant with drooping flower spikes. Perfect for wetland gardens, water edges and moist soils in temperate climates.
Water betony: complete guide
Scrophularia auriculata
Water betony (Scrophularia auriculata) is a moisture-loving plant with dark brown flowers ideal for wet sites and waterside locations.
Marsh betony: complete guide
Stachys palustris
Stachys palustris, known as marsh betony or marsh woundwort, is a hardy perennial from the mint family. This semi-aquatic plant loves moist soils and water edges with beautiful purple flowers.