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Water CloverMarsielea quadrifolia | ||||||||
You won?t have to find a four-leaf clover to wish upon if you plant this small aquatic in your pond. Its peridot green leaves divide into four distinct parts, just like its namesake. Plant it near the bank or in your pond and it will soon produce a three to six inch lacy green curtain ideal for shading and sheltering fish. The evergreen fern relative grows from four to six inches tall in shallow water. Native to the Northern Hemisphere, it?s perfect for most ponds and for making wishes. (Deciduous)
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Water CressRoripppa nasturtium-aquaticum | ||||||||
You may have to fight your fish for this delicacy for they like it almost as much as people do. The small, rounded forest green leaves, delicate, chalk-white flowers and succulent stems are delicious in salads or as a garnish. This hardy perennial thrives in sun or shade at the edge of your pond. The dark, waxy appearance of its two and three foot branching stems contrasts attractively with the foliage of other floating and submerged greenery. Besides being lovely and edible, the plant has oxygenating characteristics. (Evergreen)
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Water HawthorneAponogeton distachyus | ||||||||
When the air is still, you?ll be enchanted by the scent of vanilla wafting from the Water Hawthorne in your pond. But that?s only one of this plant?s sensory treats. Day by day, the changing hues of its foliage and flowers delight the eyes. Floating gracefully upon the water, the oblong, four-inch leaves are a vivid green year-round. But wait . . . When the sun shines brightly, they seem to have tourmaline or maroon markings. Waxy flowers perched on two to four inch long V-shaped spikes begin appearing in late summer. When they first open, they?re as white as coconut frosting. Gradually they turn almost green. Plant the Water Hawthorne in shallow water and the blooms may display a crimson tinge; some will even have blush or garnet tones. Coal black stamens accent the blossoms whatever their color. In milder climates, the Water Hawthorne blooms into the fall and even winter, alternating with water lilies during dormant periods. This perennial native of South Africa spreads to cover an area three feet in diameter and will bloom in considerable shade. (Deciduous)
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Water Hyssop Bacop | ||||||||
Hyssop is a very nice top growing grass for around your waterfall. Also
grows well around the taller marginal plants often covering the roots and
pots. Early spring and late fall it often gets this red color. Grows well on top of bio-filters and is a excellent ammonia and phosphate remover from your pond of another words is in itself a excellent filtration plant as well as having ornamental value. Comes in bunches of 6
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Water PoppyHydrocleis nymphaeoides | ||||||||
Resembling its namesake, the California poppy, this lively aquatic compliments tropical water lilies and adds a bright, cheerful touch to your pond. Small, oval to heart-shaped floating pine green leaves form a striking background for the miniature three petaled lemon flowers which perch above the water. In the midst of each bloom you'll find a golden citrine circle cradling chocolate stamens, which look almost like eyes. The South American perennial blooms profusely in spring and summer and prefers full sun and shallow water. (Evergreen)
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Yellow SnowflakeNymphoides geminate | ||||||||
Yellow Snowflake is one of the prettiest small plants that you will find for a pond. The leaves are a dark green with deep red variegation. The leaves are about the size of a 50-cent piece at the largest. The most spectacular part of this small plant are the flowers. It looks like a star sparkler for your new years celebration. When flowering it is always a stopper. Mostly does well in moderate or tropical climates.
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