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Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' - Sweet Flag
Dwarf, rush-like plant with gold and green
variegated leaves which, while not fully evergreen, will
withstand all but the worst winters. Ideal for the front of damp
sunny borders or in containers.
Height:
6-12 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9
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Caltha palustris - Marsh Marigold
Beautiful yellow, waxy flowers in clusters
of 1-7 with heart or kidney shaped dark green leaves. Perfect
for the pond edge and shallow water.
Height:
12-18 Inches Spread:
30-45 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-10
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Canna Species 'australis' - Bronze Water Canna
One of the most attractive Cannas with
dark burgundy leaves and red flowers in abundance. Awesome!
Height:
32-40 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone 7-10
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Canna Species 'Pretoria' - Variegated Water Canna
Huge melon-orange blooms.
Striking foliage is zebra striped in yellow and green.
Outstanding accent in the garden or container.
Height:
30-36 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone 7-10
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Canna Orange Aqua |
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Colocasia esculenta Taro - "Black Magic"
Tropical plant with striking deep purple
foliage. Large purple leaves add contrast and boldness to the
pond or wet area. Rapid grower.
Height:
60-72 Inches Spread:152-182
Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone 8-10
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Colocasia Fontanessi - Black Taro |
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Cyperus alternifolius 'Gracillus' - Dwarf
Umbrella Plant
Umbrella-like whorls of green foliage "flowerheads"
atop short hollow stems. Graceful slender plant. Fantastic!
Height:
20-24 Inches Spread:
60 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone 9-11
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Equisetum Japonica - Barred Horesetail |
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Gunnera Manicata - Giant Rhubarb
Giant leaves (1-2 feet in diameter) erupt
from the base of the plant. Truly amazing plant that gives the
pond character.
Height:
72-96 Inches Spread:
182-243 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone 5-7 |
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Juncus effusus 'Spiralis' - Corkscrew Rush
Hardy perennial that has curious spiraling
cylindrical leaves. Creates unusual focal point in the water
garden.
Height:
16-24 Inches Spread:
40-60 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9 |
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Lindernia Grandiflora |
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Lysimachia Outback Sunset |
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Lysimachia nummularia Aurea
- Yellow Creeping Jenny
Trailing stems of chartreuse tinged round
leaves. Clusters of bright yellow flowers bloom all summer.
Height:
3-6 Inches Spread:
7-15 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8
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Musa Basjoo - Hardy Bananna |
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Myosotis scirpoides 'Blue'-
Water Forget-Me-Not
Creeping plants have fuzzy leaves and are
loaded with small blue Forget-me-not flowers. Late spring -
early summer blooming.
Height:
6-8 Inches Spread:
15-20 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-9
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Oenanthe Fistulosa Flamingo
- Water Dropwort -Variegated
Creeping groundcover with white,
green and pink lacy foliage. It forms a fast spreading mate and
is shade tolerant.
Height:
16-24 Inches Spread:
40-60 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-10 |
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Pontederia cordata - Purple
Pickerel Weed
Awesome, shiny, deep green lance shaped
leaves. Purple-blue flower clusters on stems. Shade tolerant.
Height:
24 Inches Spread:
60 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-11 |
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Thalia Genlata Ruminoides -
Red Stemmed
Big, bold canna-like leaves on red stems.
Summer blooming pinkish purple bell-shaped flowers.
Height:
60-72 Inches Spread:
152-182 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone 7-11
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Tulbaghia Viol. Variegata - Society Garlic |
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Typha Latifolia Variegatus - Variegated
Cattail |
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Deep Water Plants |
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Nymphaea Pink - Pink Water Lily |
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Nymphaea Red - Red Water Lily |
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Nymphaea Yellow - Yellow Water Lily |
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Nymphaea White - White Water Lily |
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Oxygenators |
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Myriophyllum aquaticum - Parrot's
Feather |
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Myriophyllum brasiliensis -
Red Stemmed Parrot's Feather |
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Prohibited Plants in
Arkansas |
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Oryza Sativa Black Madras -
Ornamental Rice |
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Rumex Sanguineus
- Bloody Dock |
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"Water Hyacinth" -
This has been a popular plant for many years among water garden
enthusiasts. As a result, many people are unaware that
water hyacinth has been made illegal in Arkansas due to its
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