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PlantaginaceaeCallitriche obtusangula: complete guide
Callitriche obtusangula
Blunt-fruited water-starwort is a frost-hardy aquatic plant for natural ponds and water gardens.
Greater Straw Sedge: complete guide
Carex normalis
Carex normalis is an elegant grass-like sedge that thrives in wet gardens and water edges. This North American species offers year-round structure and is extremely low-maintenance.
Bur-reed Sedge: complete guide
Carex sparganioides
Carex sparganioides is a highly moisture-loving sedge with characteristic round seed heads. This North American marsh plant is ideal for water edges and very wet garden areas.
Eight-stamened waterwort: complete guide
Elatine hydropiper
Eight-stamened waterwort is a delicate, water-loving plant native to Europe. Learn how to grow and maintain this unique aquatic species.
Iris fulva: complete guide
Iris fulva
The copper iris is a stunning water plant with attractive rust-brown flowers native to the southeastern United States. Learn how to grow and care for this hardy species in your garden.
Iris virginica: complete guide
Iris virginica
The blue flag iris is a cold-hardy North American water plant with striking purple to blue flowers. Learn how to grow this impressive wetland iris in your garden.
Brookweed: complete guide
Samolus valerandi
Grow Brookweed with ease. Tiny white flowers, moisture-loving, wetland plant.
Shore clubrush: complete guide
Schoenoplectus litoralis
Learn about shore clubrush (Schoenoplectus litoralis) - water cultivation, bloom, maintenance and retailers. Perfect for water gardens and marshes.
Wool-grass: complete guide
Scirpus cyperinus
Learn about wool-grass (Scirpus cyperinus) - cultivation in wet soils, bloom, maintenance and retailers. Perfect for marshes and water gardens.
Typha angustifolia: complete guide
Typha angustifolia
Narrow-leaf cattail is a water plant for pond margins. Characteristic brown, cylindrical flower spikes. Grows in shallow water and marshlands. Highly nutritious for birds and aquatic insects. Perfect choice for ponds.
Typha latifolia: complete guide
Typha latifolia
Broad-leaf cattail is a robust water plant with wide leaves and thick brown flower spikes. Perfect for ponds, lakes, and natural water features. Extremely valuable for waterfowl and aquatic fauna. Hardy and self-sufficient.