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Marginal Bog Plants

Page Updated 09/16/2008

Forget-me-not (Myosotis Palustris) (Out of stock)

An excellent edging plant for the pond. It Grows 6" - 12" tall, with bright blue flowers in late spring and early summer. Hardy to zone 6. Full sun or shade.

Giant Reed "Variegated" (Arundo donax ' variegata') (Out of stock)

Has green and white striped leaves. Very attractive, very strong grower. Pot in large container. Height to 8'. Planting depth to 12". Hardy to zone 7. Full sun to part shade.

Gold Strike Rush (Juncus effusus 'Gold Stike')

Gold Strike Rush is strongly variegated with consistent gold striping along the length of it's dark green foliage. It grows in sun to part shade in moist soil or water up to 4 inches deep. Height 24-36 inches. Hardy to zone 3.

Honduras Radican (Echinodorus cordifolius)

Huge 3 foot melon shaped dark green leaves. Arched flower stems covered with clusters of large white Sagittaria-like flowers. Flowers in August, September. Planting depth to 6". Hardy to zone 7. Full sun to part shade.

Horsetail Rush (Equisetum hyemale)

This exotic rush lends a tropical air to your waterscape. Tall, thin, hollow, jointed stems rise up to four feet high, staying green year-round. Although the Equisetum is without true leaves, you'll occasionally notice slender branches extending from its joints, sometimes bearing cones. Easy and quick to grow, the plant has creeping root stocks to hold watery banks firm. (Evergreen). Prefers shade in the afternoon. Grows to 36" in height. Tolerates damp soil to 12" water depth. Hardy zone to 3.

Lizard's Tail (Saururus cernuus)

Heart-shaped foliage. 4-6" white bloom spikes are very fragrant and resemble the shape of a lizard's tail. Grows to 24" in height. Planting depth to 4" Hardy to zone 4. Full sun to shade.

Marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris) (Out of stock)

A showy dark-green plant resembling a gigantic buttercup. One of the first plants to bloom in spring. It will wilt back when the summer is hot but will come back in the fall. Height to 24". Planting depth to 6". Hardy to zone 3. Full sun to part shade.

Marble Queen (Echinodorous cordifolius 'Marble Queen')

'Marble Queen' is a striking variegated form of the species. Dramatic pattern of creamy yellow and green variegation appear throughout the foliage of this marginal (bog) plant. Height to 24". Planting depth to 2". Hardy to zone 7. Part sun.

Obedient Plant (Physostegia virginiana)

Lavender flower spikes accent the water garden nicely. When one of the flowers is moved or twisted, it stays in the new position--obediently. Vigorous grower. Grows to 2-3’. Planting depth to 6". Hardy to zone 4. Full sun.

Potting Instructions

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