Welcome to the Library of Water Plants. You can view plants by common name or botanical name then scroll through the list to view a thumbnail image and introductory information. Click on a thumbnail image to read more about that particular water plant.

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Acorus calamus 'Variegata' Common Name: Sweet Flag Strikingly beautiful with its white striped, sword-type, aromatic, bright green foliage. Young shoots have a pink tinge and a tangerine perfume when crushed.... [ More Info ]

Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' Common Name: Sweet Flag Dwarf, rush-like plant with gold and green variegated leaves which, while not fully evergreen, will withstand all but the worst winters. Ideal for the front of damp sunny borders or in containers.... [ More Info ]

Anemopsis californica Common Name: Bear Root A perennial that has large, waxy, gray-green leaves that lay flat. Flowers all summer. Plant in full sun.... [ More Info ]