The feathery, freely hanging roots are purple-black. The leavesare 10–20 cm (4–8 inches) across on a stem which is floating by means of buoyant bulb-like nodules at its base above the water surface. The underwater translucent dark green ovate leaves has short toothed margins. Non-native plants can be invasive, difficult to manage and unhelpful. British Native Plants for the shelf areas of the pond shelf levels grow up through the water. British Native submerged oxygenating pond plants; the only British Native Waterlily (Nymphaea alba) free floating surface cover pond plants - Water Soldiers and Frogbit; 2. Medium green leaves. We stock a range of Australian and West Australian native pond water plants. 40% off for 5 Marsh marigold's heart shaped shiny foliage emerges in March and almost overnight is topped with bright yellow buttercup li... Carex comosa, Bristly sedge, is a member of the sedge family has a bristly bloom that acts like Velcro. Small near white flowers produced in the warmer months. The distinctive heart shaped leaves grow above the water... Schizachyrium scoparium, Little Bluestem, is a warm season, clump forming plant which prefers full sun and tolerates a wide range of soil conditions. Baumea rubiginosa (Soft Twig Rush)Green blade culm-like flatten stems. Poin... Carex stricta, Tussock sedge,  is one of the most elegant, fine textured sedges. Unusual pinkish-purple-red flowers during the warmer months. Deep reddish brown spikelets produced during the warmer months. Not for WA. Golden yellow flowers produced in the warmer months. Schoenoplect... Scirpus acutus, Hard Stem Bulrush, is a rhizomatous species that forms dense colonies that provide wonderful cover for waterfowl and spawning fish. Blue flag iris forms... Juncus canadensis, Canada rush, grows well in swampy meadows, boggy sites, and pond margins. Nuphar occurs in quiet back waters along tidal creeks and rivers as well as inland ponds and swamps. [ More Info ]. Plug trays can be shipped via UPS. An edible plant when prepared properly. Cyperus exaltatus (Giant Sedge)Tall growing green stems and bracts with reddish-brown spikelets produced during the warmer months. Limited stock. Clusters of yellow-brown spikelets during the warmer months. These plants are typically better for aquatic wildlife because they have evolved together. Hydrocotyle verticillata (Shield Pennywort)Green circular to elliptic leaves with scalloped edges that resemble the leaves of Nasturtiums. A Wetland Planting Guide is available in the "About us" portion of the website. Growing 3-5' tall in dense dark green colonies this is a great choice for moist low spots where nothing else wil... Equisetum scirpoides, Dwarf horsetail, is a slender small-sized Equisetum growing less than 1' tall in dense dark green colonies along shorelines and shallow water. Quite cold tolerant. The Conway Chain in Orlando, Lake Alice in Odessa, and many of Floridas clear-water rivers and natural springs contain a lot of tape grass. Thick cylindrical tan brown poker heads produced during the warmer months. In fact, Euell Gibbons called Cattails the "Superma... Typha latifolia, Broad Leaf Cattails, are one of the most important native wetland plants, providing wildlife habitat, improving water quality and providing food for wildlife. The distinctive hairy sporocarps separates this plant from the others under this genus. Scirpus americanus has a medium spread rate and is a great stabilizer of pond banks and river banks. Tall grey green stemmed reed-like foliage. Floating Plants. Similar to "Marsilea angustifolia" except for the leaf shape. Attractive deep green leaves heavily marbled with deep purple patterns. Decorative musk sedge resembles miniature palm trees. Although it tolerates hot and humid summers quite well, it will not do well in severe... Rudbeckia triloba, Brown Eyed Susan, grows in moist to dry soils in full sun to part shade. Just under 3" tall, Dwarf spikerush can be grown individually or in nice tight clusters al... Eleocharis quadrangulata, Four squarerush, is a PA endangered plant. Rooted plants grow either entirely under the water, have floating leaves, or grow with stems above the water surface. We grow and deliver ornamental aquatics to local garden centers and designers. Nymphoides montana (High-country Marshwort/Water Fringe)Round bronzed-greenish waterlily-like leaves. The stems are reddish at times. It displays white, buttercup-like flowers with yellow centres which provide food for bees, butterflies and other insects. Another anchored floating plant is the lotus. Do not remove plants from the wild. Potamogeton australiensis (Thin Pondweed)A beautiful Australian native with rounded oval green leaves emerging on the water surface during the warmer months. American Lotus, Yellow Lotus: Nelumbo lutea; Native Aquatic and Wetland Plants: Arrow Arum, Peltandra virginica A large grower that can also adapt to tub water features. . Marsilea mutica (Rainbow Nardoo/Water Clover)Floating or emergent beautiful four-leaf clovers which are often patterned with striking reddish-brown colours. Emergent plants include cattails, flowering rush and bulrushes. Juncus pallidus (Pale Rush)Upright green foliage with light brown flower spikes produced during the warmer months. Aster novi-belgii is a deer resistant PA rare plant that spreads slowly via rhizomes an... Aster puniceum, Purple stemmed aster, is a common naturalizer of wetlands, stream banks and moist meadows. Native herbaceous wetland and ornamental aquatic perennials Aquascapes Unlimited provides native wetland plant material for restoration, conservation, green infrastructure and storm water projects to landscape contractors and non-profit organizations nationwide. Very limited stock. 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