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Marginal Bog Plants

Graceful Vertical Foliage and Flowers to Accent Your Water Garden

Tall and graceful they stand, bordering or in the shallow part of your pond, giving freely of nature's bounty. Plant them in anything from damp soil to six inches of water. Right after planting, the leaves of bog plants may die back completely. Don't be alarmed. The nutrients and energy that supported the foliage is being used to establish a new root system. Fresh new shoots will appear shortly.

When placed bare root in the pond, bog plants can greatly assist ponds with continuous algae problems. Even a small pond will benefit from the addition of bog plants. Just place the plant in the water on your pond's ledge. Use a rock to hold the plant in place. Or, place the plant in a crevice between the rocks that surround the pond at the water's edge. Make sure that the roots are in the water. Use small stones to hold the plant in place.

Page Updated 09/16/2008

Aquatic Mint (Mentha aquatica)

Wonderfully aromatic foliage and lilac-pink blossoms, which bloom in August and September, make this variety a favorite. It is a very quick surface cover. Aquatic Mint is great for natural filters and new ponds. It does well in flowing water of bio-filter or waterfall. Plant in depths up to 12 inches. Hardy to Zone 5. Full sun to full shade.

Aquatic Curly Mint (Mentha aquatic crispa) (out of stock)

Aromatic ruffled foliage and lilac-pink blossoms, which bloom in August and September. Great for natural filters. Creeping to 6" high. Plant in 0-2" water depth. Hardy to zone 6. Full sun to full shade.

Arrow Arum (Peltandra virginica)

An attractive plant with glossy dark green arrow-shaped foliage. Dense, arrowhead shaped leaves, suitable for edges where a non-spreading plant is desired. Blooms are not very noticeable below the leaves, but interesting seed clusters are formed in summer . Easy to grow, consistent and uniform. Height: 2' to 3'. Hardy to zone 4. Full sun to part shade.

Arrowhead "Aztec" (Sagittaria montevidensis)

A large bog plant with stout arrowhead-shaped leaves, starts growing late in the spring. When it gets going, this plant makes a great border accent or can stand alone. Strong, showy rich green foliage. White flowers with burgundy markings and yellow centers. Height: 2-3 feet, Full Sun/Partial Sun. Hardy to zone 8. (Limited Supply)

Arrowhead "Giant" (Sagittaria sagittifolia)

Three petaled white flowers appear from June through August. This plant's arrow shaped leaves can grow up to 18" long. Growing height: 2'-4'. Planting depth: 0-4". Hardy to zones 5. Full sun to part shade.

Arrowhead- Japanese Double Flowering (Sagittaria japonica)

Narrow arrowhead shaped foliage. Large double white carnation-like flowers. Planting depth to 6". Height to 48". Full sun to part shade. Hardy to zone 7.

Arrowhead "Leopard Spot" (Sag. latifolia 'Leopard Spot')

The leaves of this Arrowhead are strongly spotted with maroon. Leaves tend to be heavier and sturdier than other species. Spotting tends to fade later in season. Planting depth to 6". Hardy to zone 5. Full sun to part shade.

Arrowhead "Narrow Leaf" (Sag. graminea)

This arrowhead has oval leaves with small white flowers like the standard arrowhead, but blooms more freely. Height to 2'. Hardy to zone 5. Full sun to part shade.

Arrowhead "Slender" (Sagittaria latifolia)

Arrowhead shaped foliage. Easy to grow. Clusters of white blooms mid-summer to early-fall. Height to 48". Planting depth to 6". Hardy to zone 5. Full sun to part shade. (Limited Supply)

Arrowhead "Yellow Baby"

We found this gorgeous arrowhead blooming here at CCW and have named it Yellow Baby. It is a dwarf variety of arrowhead only reaching a height of 12 inches. Deep green colored arrowhead shaped leaves with a beautiful bright yellow bloom. Planting depth to 4". Hardy to zone 7. Full sun to part shade.

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