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Marginal Bog Plants
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09/16/2008
Candy stripe reed grows in sun to partial shade from 2-3' tall resembling a variegated dwarf bamboo. It thrives in dense colonies along pond edges and bogs. Water depth to 6". Hardy to zone 3. Full sun to part shade.
Canna
Bengal Tiger (Canna americanallis variegata)
The large yellow and green striped leaves are truly showy. This
Canna is gloriously topped with large brilliant orange flowers. Height to 5'.
Planting depth to 6". Hardy to zone 7. Full sun to partial shade.
Canna
"Black Knight" (Canna 'Black Knight')
The deep velvet-red blooms and burgundy foliage create a unique and gorgeous plant for the water garden. It grows to 30" and can be wintered as a houseplant. Planting depth to 6". Hardy to zone 7. Full sun to partial shade.
Canna
"Endeavor" 
A Longwood hybrid. Soft stippled raspberry red flowers and narrow blue-green foliage. Grows well in ground, as a marginal, on in a pot set in several inches of water. A slender graceful Canna. Height to 6'. Planting depth to 6". Hardy to zone 7. Full sun or partial shade.
The
flowers feature orange/red petals with splashes of yellow on the outside. It is
a very pretty flower. Height to 4'. Planting depth to 6". Hardy to zone 7.
Full sun to partial shade.
Canna
"Rainbow" (Canna 'Phaison') 
Each leaf is different an exotic combination of vivid colors. New foliage emerges in rich burgundy tones which quickly develop flamboyant stripes of red, pink, yellow and deep green fanning out from the vivid green central vein. Flowers are bright orange/gold. Blooms from summer to late autumn. Height to 5'. Planting depth to 6". Hardy to zone 8. Full sun to partial shade.
Canna
"Red King Humbert" (Canna 'Red King
Humbert') (Out of stock)
Red King Humbert has red flowers with and bronze-purple leaves. Height to 6'. Planting depth to 6". Hardy to zone 7. Full sun or partial shade.
Canna
"Striped Beauty"
A striking foliage plant and continuous bloomer. Deep red buds open into large yellow flowers, each petal is striped with white. The leaves are also beautifully variegated. Dwarf variety. Height to 36". Planting depth 0-6". Hardy to zone 7. Full sun to part shade.
Canna
"Tropicanna Gold" (Canna indica 'Mactro)
The bloom of this canna is a vivid orange-yellow with a dark orange speckled throat. The large exotic leaves are striped with green and gold. Long bloom season. Reaches 4-5 feet high. Prefers full sun but will tolerate partial shade. Hardy to zone 7.
Cattail
"Dwarf" (Typha 'Minima') 
Smaller that Graceful, reaching height of 18". Walnut-size catkins. Planting depth to 3". Hardy to zone 3. Full sun to part shade.
Very similar to the common cattails, except foliage is more slender and pale green. Height to 4'. Planting depth to 10". Hardy to zone 2. Full sun to part shade.
Cattail
"Miniature" 
Masses of 1" catkins sit atop very narrow blue-green foliage. Compact growing habit. Grows to 1'-2' in height. Flowers (catkin) in May and June. Great for smaller ponds. Hardy to zone 3.
Cattail
"Variegated" (Typha
'Japonica variegata')
Striking green and cream variegated foliage make this cattail a standout in the water garden. Graced by long, brown catkins in summer, this plant is a great accent. Planting depth to 6". Height to 5. Hardy to zone 3. Full sun to part shade.
Celery 
Bright green foliage with white blooms that resemble "Queen Anne's Lace". Blooms in July and August. This very vigorous plant may be potted or just floated. Height to 2'.
Celery
"Flamingo"
Fast spreading celery-like growth habit. Variegated leaves are splashed with white and pink. Color is best in cool weather. Small clusters of white flowers in summer. Likes cool running water over the roots. Planting depth to 3". Height to 12 ". Hardy to zone 6. Partial shade.
Chameleon
Plant (Houttuynia cordata) 
A showy plant with heart-shaped leaves with gorgeous variations of green. White flowers in early summer.. Has an orange peel fragrance when crushed. Planting depth to 6". Height too 12". Hardy to zone 6. Full sun to part shade.
Chameleon
Plant "Variegated" (Houttuynia cordata 'variegata') 
A very showy plant with heart-shaped leaves of crimson, green, cream
and yellow. Fragrant. Height to 12". Planting depth to 6". Hardy to
zone 6. Full sun to part shade.
Clover-
Hairy (Marsilea drummondii)
Leaves are silvery, accented by brown stems. Reaches 3-6 inches high with a running, vine-like spread. Grows in full sun to shade. Likes moist soil or water to 4 inches deep. Hardy to zone 5.
Clover
Upright (Marsilea quadrifolia)
Low mounds of four lobed leaves with copper highlights. Unlike the floating variety the stems of this plant can grow vertically up to 10 in. raising out of the water. Also a good transitional plant at pond's edge and is good protective shading for the fish. Grows in sun to part shade. Hardy to zone 5.
Clover- Variegated
(Marsilea mutica)
Water clover is the lucky charm of the pond. Easy to grow, attractive foliage floats on the water's surface. The leaves open in the morning and close at night. Full sun to shade. Likes water up to 6 inches. Hardy to zone 5.
Corkscrew Rush (Juncus effusus 'Spiralis')
A quirky, kinky, and very confused green corkscrew for planting in a
bog or water feature. Leaves curve, twist and spiral. Height to 24".
Planting depth to 2". Hardy to zone 3. Full sun to part shade. Do not trim
stems below water level.
Creeping Jenny "Golden" (Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea')
Spreading plant that features small, round gold leaves and yellow
flowers. Semi-evergreen. Height to 4". Planting depth to 3". Hardy to
zone 3. Part sun to full shade.
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