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Library of Water Plants

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'

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....

Acorus gramineus 'Ogon'

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....

Acorus gramineus 'Variegata'

Acorus gramineus 'Variegata'

Common Name: Variegated Dwarf Sweet Flag
Tall, brightly colored foliage has creamy white varigation that is aromatic when crushed....

Alisma parviflora

Alisma parviflora

Common Name: Water Baby's breath
A hardy bog plant with rounded leaves and pinkish flowers that rise above the foliage in the spring and summer....

Alternanthera dentata 'Ruby Waters'

Alternanthera dentata 'Ruby Waters'

Common Name: Joseph's Coat
Beautiful burgundy colored foliage that is striking reflecting off the pond's surface all season. Do not submerge....

Anemopsis californica

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....
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