Marginal Water Plants

Low growing grass-like plant with brilliant green and yellow striping on the foliage. Seems to glow when placed in the sun.
Height: 1'
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Exposure: Full / Part Sun

Low growing grass-like plant with green and cream striping. Inconspicuous flowers.
Height: 1'
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Exposure: Full / Part Sun

Lemon scented plant with bright blue flowers that bloom all summer.
Available May 2018
Height: 2" - 4"
Hardiness: USDA Zone 9 (Tropical)
Exposure: Full / Part Sun
Bloom: Summer

Tall, needle-shaped, dark green rush with vertical yellow stripes.
Height: 1' - 2'
Hardiness: USDA Zone 6
Exposure: Full / Part Sun

Single yellow flowers and deep green leaves with scalloped edges. One of the first plants to bloom in spring. Best if planted in a cool, shady location.
Height: 1' - 2'
Hardiness: USDA Zone 2
Exposure: Part / Full Shade
Bloom: Spring - Summer

Large broad-bladed leaves with spectacular orange flowers accented with yellow.
Height: 4' - 6'
Hardiness: USDA Zone 8
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom: Summer

Large broad-bladed leaves with pink flowers bearing a striking resemblance to gladiolas.
Height: 4' - 5'
Hardiness: USDA Zone 8
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom: Summer

Large broad-bladed leaves with red flowers.
Height: 4' - 5'
Hardiness: USDA Zone 8
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom: Summer

Large broad-bladed leaves with bright yellow flowers bearing a striking resemblance to gladiolas.
Height: 4' - 6'
Hardiness: USDA Zone 8
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom: Summer

Arching, grassy leaves with dark brown seed heads. Semi-evergreen. Native of the Pacific Northwest.
Height: 3' - 4'
Hardiness: USDA Zone 4
Exposure: Full Sun

Dark violet stems compliment blue-green leaves. Largest and most prolific member of our taro collection.
Height: 5' - 6'
Hardiness: USDA Zone 9 (Tropical)
Exposure: Full / Part Sun

Heart shaped leaves are black with green veins. Stems are green.
Height: 3' - 4'
Hardiness: USDA Zone 9 (Tropical)
Exposure: Full / Part Sun

Parasols of ribbon-like leaves on top of tall, slender stems. Foliage is contrasted by small, wheat colored seed heads.
Height: 4' - 6'
Hardiness: USDA Zone 8
Exposure: Full / Part Sun

Parasols of ribbon-like leaves splayed around the top of tall, slender stems. Smaller version of standard Umbrella Palm.
Height: 2' - 3'
Hardiness: USDA Zone 8
Exposure: Full / Part Sun

Fine thread-like foliage held above slender stems. Yellow-green florets turn bronze in late summer. Looks like a miniature Egyptian Papyrus.
Height: 1' - 2'
Hardiness: USDA Zone 9
Exposure: Full / Part Sun

Tall, triangular stems with long, slender bright green leaves splayed in parasol fashion at tips. Very tropical look, yet extremely hardy.
Height: 3' - 4'
Hardiness: USDA Zone 4
Exposure: Full / Part Sun

Thick mop of wispy thread-like foliage held on top of tall stems. This plant needs strong lighting to maintain its full and lush appearance.
Height: 5' - 12'
Hardiness: USDA Zone 9 (Tropical)
Exposure: Full Sun

Attractive perennial grass with dark green, grassy foliage topped with white star shaped flowers. Blooms Spring thru Fall.
Height: 18" Hardiness: USDA 7-11
Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Dwarf Water Bamboo is not truly a bamboo but a sedge. It has a similar appearance to bamboo. Make a wonderful bog or pond plant.
Height: 18-24"
Hardiness: USDA zone 5-11
Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Needle-like , segmented, deep green foliage. Spreads rapidly over moist soil. Attractive evergreen in most areas.
Height: 6" - 10"
Hardiness: USDA Zone 2
Exposure: Full / Part Sun

Clusters of small, three-petaled, white blooms. Laced with rich honeysucle-like fragrance. Leaves are long, slender, and pointed.
Height: 4' - 6'
Hardiness: USDA Zone 7
Exposure: Full / Part Sun
Bloom: Summer

Heart-shaped leaves with swatches of red, green, and creamy white. Small white flowers create a stunning accent.
Height: 1' - 1.5'
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Exposure: Full / Part Sun
Bloom: Summer

Forms dense carpet of scalloped, jade-green leaves that are edged in cream.
Height: 1" - 2"
Hardiness: USDA Zone 6
Exposure: Full Sun

Popular among beardless species for their variation in form and broad color range. Group plantings yield best effect.
Height: 1' - 4'
Hardiness: USDA Zone 6
Exposure: Full / Part Sun
Bloom: Spring

Deep blue-black falls with purple standards showcase golden signals. Consistently one of our best sellers, order early.
Height: 1' - 2'
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom: Spring

Narrow, gray-green leaves. Falls are slate blue with variable yellow blotching at the base.
Height: 1' - 3'
Hardiness: USDA Zone 4
Exposure: Full / Part Sun
Bloom: Spring

Tubular stems of bright green accented with golden brown seed heads in summer. Excellent for stabilizing banks. Evergreen in milder climates.
Height: 2' - 3'
Hardiness: USDA Zone 3
Exposure: Full / Part Sun

A compact cultivator that grows in small clumps featuring powdery blue, spiraled leaves.
Height: 18"
Hardiness: USDA Zone 4-9
Exposure: Full sun

A plant that lives up to it's name. Fantastic yellow and green stripes run the full length of every stalk.
Height: 2' - 3'
Hardiness: USDA Zone 3
Exposure: Full / Part Sun

Curiously contorted in ringlets of dark green, needle-like foliage. Evergreen in milder climates.
Height: 1.5'
Hardiness: USDA Zone 3
Exposure: Full / Part Sun

Slender, hollow stems much admired for their distinctive blue-green color. Provides unique contrast year round.
Height: 1' - 2'
Hardiness: USDA Zone 3
Exposure: Full / Part Sun

Rich burgundy foliage provides interest all season. Stalks of striking red flowers appear in late summer.
Height: 2' - 3'
Hardiness: USDA Zone 7
Exposure: Full / Part Sun
Bloom: Summer

Yellow flowers on top of golden yellow leaves. Perfect for sun or shade.
Height: 6"
Hardiness: USDA Zone 4
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Bloom: Summer

Hardy four leaf clover floats on the water's surface. Prolific grower, not recommended for natural ponds.
Hardiness: USDA Zone 6
Exposure: Full / Part Sun
Can not be shipped to OK.

Attractive foliage and white flowers. Spreads as runners across the water surface.
Height: 4" - 6"
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Exposure: Full / Part Sun
Bloom: Spring

Hardy water plant resembling the common garden variety. Creeping groundcover with small blue flowers.
Height: 1'
Hardiness: USDA Zone 4
Exposure: Full / Part Sun
Bloom: Spring - Summer

Foliage has outstanding array of colors including pink, green, and white. The pink tends to intensify in the spring and fall.
Height: 10"
Hardiness: USDA Zone 6
Exposure: Full / Part Sun

Obedient Plant has another common name - False Dragonhead.
Height: 2'-4'
Hardiness: USDA Zone 3-10
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom: Late Summer to Fall

Shiny, deep green, lance-shaped leaves. Numerous flower spikes densely packed with deep blue petals. Don't allow crown to freeze in winter.
Height: 2'
Hardiness: USDA Zone 3
Exposure: Full / Part Sun
Bloom: Spring - Fall

Deep green, heart-shaped leaves. Gracefully arching spikes of tiny white flowers nod above foliage.
Height: 3' - 4'
Hardiness: USDA Zone 4
Exposure: Full / Part Sun
Bloom: Summer

Fine textured lime green blades with cream colored buds in early spring. Prefers moist conditions, but will take up to 1" of water over it's crown. Height: 12"
Hardiness: USDA Zone 7
Exposure: Full / Part Sun
Bloom: Spring

Purple flowers clustered in bracts on top of tall graceful stems. Large blue-green leaves. Do not allow crown of plant to freeze in winter.
Height: 5' - 7'
Hardiness: USDA Zone 6
Exposure: Full / Part Sun
Bloom: Summer

Beautiful, ornamental plant for the water garden. Long, thin foliage with clusters of lavender-pink flowers that bloom summer to fall.
Height: 18"-36"
Hardiness: USDA Zone 7-10
Exposure: Full Sun

Beautiful, ornamental plant for the water garden. Long, thin foliage with clusters of lavender-pink flowers that bloom summer to fall.
Height: 12"-24"
Hardiness: USDA Zone 7-10
Exposure: Full Sun

Captivating green and white striped leaves. Cinnamon brown cattails create a stunning accent. Slower growth than other varieties.
Height: 5' - 6'
Hardiness: USDA Zone 6
Exposure: Full / Part Sun

Unusually small variety with fine, blue-green leaves. Unique rounded cattails are 1" long. Good marginal plant for smaller ponds.
Height: 1' - 2'
Hardiness: USDA Zone 3
Exposure: Full / Part Sun
Bloom: Summer

Spiky dark green leaves with open, white, seven petaled crocus like flowers with yellow stamens. Makes nice cut flower.
Height: 8" - 10"
Hardiness: USDA Zone 6
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom: Spring - Summer