WIND POPPY
Water Plants

Lists are alphabetized by Genus, Species and Cultivar.    A # in front of a plant indicates new for 2007, a  *  indicates new for 2008.
  Click on a plant name with an underline to view a picture 

Light, Height & Zone groupings are on the bottom of this page

We are continually adding new and unusual grasses and perennials.
Please contact us for more information or an availability list.

Look at the bottom of the plant list for tables of  Light, Height & Zones

BAUMEA rubiginosa 'Variegata'
Evergreen rush like leaves are striking with a broad gold band, excellent choice for ponds
          Sun                                2 - 3'                    6 - 9                   moist to swampy

COLOCASIA esculenta 'Black Magic'
Great structural plant for containers or pond margins, the black foliage is amazing
          Sun to part shade             3 - 4'                   9 - 11                  constantly moist

COLOCASIA esculenta 'Nancyana'
Broad leaves with a creamy mid-vein makes a dramatic show in pots or your water garden
          Sun                                6 - 8'                   8 - 10                  moist

CYPERUS alternifolius
Umbrella-like bracts create a tropical effect in your shallow pond, can be easily grown as a houseplant with bright light
          Sun to part shade                3'                      9 - 10                  constantly moist

CYPERUS alternifolius 'Gracillis'
Needle fine bracts create a delicate focus in your shallow pond, easily grown as a house plant with bright light
          Sun to part shade               18"                     9 - 10                  constantly moist

CYPERUS papyrus    -- Egyptian papyrus
Bold and dramatic, Egyptian papyrus is at it's best at or near water.  Provide winter protection
          Sun to part shade            6 - 10'                   9 - 10                  constantly moist

DICHROMENA colorata
White star shaped flowers appear through out the summer, great for ponds, can be submerged up to 6"
          Sun to part shade               18"                      8 - 9                   moist to wet

EQUISETUM hyemale
Excellent structural plant for pond margins.  Keep in a pot to control spreading.  Great for flowers arrangers!
          Sun                                  4'                       3 - 9                   moist

GUNNERA perpensa
Excellent textural plant, rounded leaves to 10" when mature
          Part shade                         3'                       8 - 9                   moist

#JUNCUS  'Lemon Swirl'
Unusual spiral foliage with a bright yellow stripe - great addition to your bog garden
          Sun to part shade                2'                       6 - 9                   constantly moist

JUNCUS decipiens 'Curly Wurly'
Very fine textured leaves in tight whorls is an excellent choice for the waterside garden
          Sun to part shade             4 - 6"                    6 - 9                   moist

JUNCUS effusus 'Spiralis'   -- Corkscrew Rush
Coiled foliage is a great curiosity - plant where the foliage can be appreciated
          Sun to part shade           12 - 18"                  7 - 9                   moist or shallow water

JUNCUS effusus 'Unicorn'
Bold spirals of dark green foliage create a focal point for your pond or container, excellent cut material for flower arrangements.
          Sun to part shade               18"                      6 - 9                   moist

#JUNCUS pallidus
This New Zealand rush provides a striking vertical accent, the flowers shimmer in sunlight
          Sun                                  6'                      8 - 11                  constantly moist

JUNCUS patens 'Will Flemming'
Stiff, upright , evergreen steel gray foliage is a wonderful accent for the pond or moist sites
          Sun to part shade                2'                      7 - 11                  moist

TYPHA latifolia 'Variegata'   -- Variegated Cattail
Bold variegation and cinnamon brown cattails are a wonderful addition to the pond, less vigorous than the species
          Sun to part shade             4 - 5'                    6 - 9                   constantly moist

TYPHA minima 'Europa'   -- Miniature Cattail
Smaller in all it's parts, this is a delightful container subject for a small pond or fountain
          Sun                                2 - 3'                    3 - 9                   constantly moist