Cattails are fairly common out in bogs or ponds. They have sword like leaves that sprout a spike of dense brown flowers, that look like a cat’s tail. They can range anywhere from three to six feet out in the wild, and are ideal for providing a habitat for natural wildlife. They can however be invasive and may spread if it isn’t contained by liner or deep water.
Green Taro produces long-stemmed foliage topped with broad, elephant ear-shaped leaves. May be wintered indoors in moist soil.
The Blue Iris provides thick, bladed foliage and white-blue blossoms through the summer. This plant is very hardy and thrives in the pond environment. Its thick, tuberous roots are easily divided to propogate new plants.
Black Magic Taro exhibits striking deep purple stems and foliage with a velvet-like appearance. It provides nice contrast and can be taken inside through the winter season.
Sweet Flag gets it’s name from a sweet smell that comes from the leaves. They are best suited for water gardens or bog due to their high moisture requirements. The thin grass-like leaves usually are green with the edge of them being a tanbronze color, but can be other colors.
These perennial lilies produce floating foliage and multiple blooms which last 3-5 days. The Changeable Hardy Lily has multiple colored flowers that normally bloom as one color and slowly change to a different color. The wide, flat leaves provide shade and classic beauty. With proper care this lily will easily winter over in your pond.
Red Stemmed Taro has dark red stems that produce a large green leaf that will provide tremendous shade in your pond. This plant may be wintered over indoors if proper care is taken.
Papyrus is a tropical plant that produces wheat colored flowers that bloom among its tall, triangular stems in summer. It grows best in full sun and in wet soil or in water up to 6 inches deep. Papyrus may be over-wintered indoors if the containers are kept standing in water.
The Red Hardy Lily provides cover over the surface of the pond while providing asthetic beauty to your pondscape. Multiple blossoms will continue blooming for 3-5 days and range in color from faded redorange to intense scarlet tones.
Water Cannas are a favorite among pond and water garden enthusiasts. They have tall stems topped with wide, cupped leaves. They blossom purple, grapelike clusters when established.