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ACORUS   calamus			Sweet Flag
Height: 3-4'     Spread:
Zone: 4     Bog
"Erect sword-like foliage has a sweet fragrance when crushed. The philodendron type flower is yellow-green on a leaflike flower stalk. Grows well in ponds, tubs, water gardens or streamsides in sun or partial shade. Can grow in moist soil or placed in water to a depth of 8 in.. Native."

  

ACORUS   calmus     'Variegata'			Variegated Sweet Flag
Height: 2-3'     Spread:
Zone: 4     Bog
"Creamy white vertically striped foliage is similar to species but somewhat shorter and slower in growth. Especially suited for small ponds, tubs and troughs or used with waterlilies in moist soil or placed to a depth of 4 in.."

  

ACORUS   gramineus     'Ogon'			Golden Variegated Japanese Sweet Flag
Height: 10 in.     Spread:
Zone: 5-6     Bog
Bright golden foliage is effective on ponds edge. Needs moist location.

  

ASTILBOIDES   tabularis			Shieldleaf Rodgersflower
(aka Rodgersia tabularis)        Height: 3-5'     Spread:
Zone: 5     Bog
"A spectacular foliage plant with large circular, lobed leaves up to 2' or more across. Flowers resemble a large white astilbe in June. Prefers semi-shade in cool moist humus under deep-rooted trees or at waters edge, but will tolerate prolonged periods of flooding."

  

BUTOMUS   umbellatus			Flowering Rush
Height: 2-3'     Spread:
Zone: 4     Bog
"Low growing grassy perennial produces delicate, slightly fragrant, attractive rose-pink flowers produced on spidery 5 in. stems. Good for naturalizing or in water gardens. Grows well in wet soil, mud or in water to 6 in. deep."

  

CALTHA   palustris			Marsh Marigold
Height: 12-18 in.     Spread:
Zone: 3     Bog
"Large bright yellow flowers above shiny, deep green leaves in early spring. Grows best in boggy soil or shallow water at the edge of a pond or stream. Naturalize in masses near waters edge. Native."

  

CALTHA   palustris     'Double Gold'			Double Gold Marsh Marigold
Height: 12-18 in.     Spread:
Zone: 2     Bog
"A new introduction from Klyn Nurseries. We found this plant several years ago and after years of observation are proud to introduce this double flowered form of Marsh Marigold. The deep, double golden-yellow flowers are striking against dark green foliage that is more robust than the species. Flowers have twice as many petals as the native species and last longer in the landscape. Use in natural areas or in a moist area of the garden or near a pond. Selected from Native species."

  

CAREX   dolichostachys      'Kaga Nishiki'			Gold Fountains Sedge
Height: 6-12 in.     Spread:
Zone: 5     Bog
"Fine-textured narrow, grass-like, bright green leaves (to 3/16” wide) are edged with yellow. Leaves arch upward and outward in a fountain-like tuft. Mass or group in woodland gardens, shade gardens, borders or rock gardens. It tolerates moist soils and dry conditions once established. Best cut back in early spring."

  

CAREX   pendula			Drooping Sedge
Height: 3-5'     Spread:
Zone: 5     Bog
"A tall and graceful plant with arching inflorescences to 5’ in length. Best in moist, semi-shady situations where the weeping folige can add a gracefulness to water’s edge."

  

CYPERUS   longus			Umbrella Grass
Height: 4'     Spread:
Zone: 5     Bog
"Tall arching, slender dark green stems with drooping clusters of papyrus-like flower heads. Useful for the large pool or as a bank stabilizer to depths of 3-5 in.."

  

DARMERA   peltata			Umbrella Plant
(aka Peltiphyllum peltatum)        Height: 18 in.-3'     Spread:
Zone: 5     Bog
"Dome shaped clusters of soft pink flowers on tall stalks rise directly from the rhizomes in very early spring, and the umbrella-like leaves 6-18 in. across are borne on 18 in. to 3' stalks that seem to spring directly from the ground. Russet foliage in fall. Superb for shady waterside plantings. Plants will grow in moist shade or in normal garden soils. The more moisture available, the bigger the plant. For specimen use or grouped with grasses or moisture loving Iris. Native to northwestern U.S."

  

DECODON   verticillatus			Water Willow
Height: 3-6'     Spread:
Zone: 5     Bog
"Useful for soil retention in swampy, lakeside or riverside locations for naturalizing and providing a haven for all manner of wildlife. The tall willowy stems show off rose pink tubular flowers in mid to late summer. In fall the green leaves turn pinkish as summer fades, and then pass through rose and vermillion to an intense fiery crimson. Native."

  

DULICHIUM   arundinaceum			Dwarf Water Bamboo
Height: 18-24 in.     Spread:
Zone: 5     Bog
Upright bamboo-like foliage. Tolerates sun or shade in moist soil or depths to 2 in.. Not a true member of the bamboo family. Ohio native.

  

EQUISETUM   hyemale			Horsetail Rush
Height: 2-4'     Spread:
Zone: 3     Bog
"The tubular jointed, vertical, green stems form large clumps in moisture retentive soils in sun, partial shade or can be used in water up to 6 in. deep but do not submerge until well established. One of the oldest known plants. Native."

  

EQUISETUM   scirpoides			Dwarf Horsetail
Height: 8 in.     Spread:
Zone: 2     Bog
"Makes an attractive, low grassy looking ground cover in moist or boggy soil. Useful in small pots or tubs and in small ponds. Slow to invade dry soils; grows well in 2 to 4 in. shallow water. Care should be taken not to allow Dwarf Horsetail to run rampant in the garden."

  

ERIOPHORUM   angustifolium			Cotton Grass
Height: 12-18 in.     Spread:
Zone: 5     Bog
Grown for the cotton wool effect of the seed heads which appear in mid to late summer among grassy foliage. Thrives best in marshy situations where the roots are constantly wet to depths of 4 in.. Spreads by vigorous stolons. May be necessary to confine in small gardens. Native.

  

EUPHORBIA    palustris			Spurge
Height: 3'     Spread:
Zone: 5     Bog
"Robust perennial with thick, pale green, erect stems, willow-like leaves and yellow-green flowers. Useful for waterside planting on large sites in moist soils to depths of 4 in.."

  

GLYCERIA   maxima     'Variegata'			Variegated Manna Grass
Height: 2'     Spread:
Zone: 4     Bog      Grass
"The creamy yellow and green foliage of this water loving grass fills in an area well, especially if the soil is rich, moist and light. Will grow in dry soils or in water to 2 in. deep."

  

GRATIOLA   officinalis			Hyssop
Height: 15 in.     Spread:
Zone: 4     Bog
Small lance-shaped leaves cover this low spreading plant. Pinkish-white flowers are borne on long stalks near the top of the plant. An interesting plant for swampy sites and streamsides. Native.

  

GUNNERA   manicata			Giant Gunnera
Height: 3-7'     Spread:
Zone: 7     Bog
"A true giant among perennials, the plant can produce enormous leaves providing a tropical look to poolside landscapes and water gardens. The plant must be over-wintered in an environment at freezing or above."

  

JUNCUS   effusus			Common Rush
Height: 2-3'     Spread:
Zone: 3     Bog
"This moisture loving plant has a rigid, upright appearance, forming dense tussocks and an inconspicuous yellow-green flower. Ideal for the waters edge, and can grow in water up to 8 in. deep in sun or shade. Vigorous grower. Native."

  

JUNCUS   effusus     'Frenzy'			Variegated Corkscrew Rush
Height: 12 in.     Spread:
Zone: 5     Bog
"A distinctive yellow stripe runs along the length of its corkscrew-like foliage. Perfect for wet areas, in water gardens, at the edge of ponds and in container gardens."

  

JUNCUS   effusus     'Unicorn'			Unicorn Spiral Rush
Height: 2'     Spread:
Zone: 4     Bog
"The plant makes a large tuft of cylindrical tightly spiraled, corkscrew-like green stems to 1/4 in. thick. The unusual foliage makes an interesting compliment to a water garden. Can be used at the water's edge or in water to 4 in. deep. In sun or light shade."

  

JUNCUS   glaucus			Blue Rush
Height: 2'     Spread:
Zone: 4     Bog
"Gun metal blue, slender cylindrical, upright foliage makes an ideal accent for the water or bog garden. Also nice for massing or in pots. Prefers moist, boggy soil or shallow water to 4 in. deep."

  

JUNCUS   inflexus     'Blue Medusa'			Blue Medusa Rush
Height: 1-2'     Spread:
Zone: 4     Bog
Provides excellent accent around the edge of a pond or pool with striking cylindrical dusty blue foliage that spirals out from the crown. Can be used at the water's edge or in water 1-3 in. deep in sun or light shade.

  

JUSTICA   americana			Water Willow
Height: 2'     Spread:
Zone: 4     Bog
"A perennial plant with underground stems, small leaves and purplish flowers in axillary clusters that remain in bloom from mid-June through August. Native to Ohio and the eastern U.S. Grows well in shallow water to 6 in. deep."

  

LOBELIA   cardinalis			Red Cardinal Flower
Height: 3-4'     Spread:
Zone: 3     Bog
Bright red flowers on 3' stems above dark green foliage in late summer. Can be used as naturalizing plant. Prefers moist soils or water to 4 in. deep in sun or shade. Native.

  

LOBELIA   siphilitica			Great Blue Lobelia
Height: 2-3'     Spread:
Zone: 4     Bog
"Blue flower spikes in August and September are displayed against a background of dark green foliage. Prefers rich, moist soil. Native."

  

MENYANTHES   trifoliata			Bog Bean
Height: 8 in.     Spread:
Zone: 3     Bog
"Native bog plant with pink buds opening to delicate white flowers in early spring above soft green trifoliate leaves. Easily kept in bounds but capable of covering a large area. Attractive when combined with Iris, Mimulus, and cattails in depths to 6 in. in full sun or partial shade."

  

MIMULUS   ringens			Alleghany Monkey Flower
Height: 2'     Spread:
Zone: 4     Bog
"Tall, erect, square, multi-branched stems carrying narrow, oblong leaves and delicate blue or bluish-violet flowers in summer. Grow in cool moist soil in light shade. Performs poorly in excessive wetness or standing water. Native."

  

PELTANDRA   virginica			Arrow Arum
Height: 2-3'     Spread:
Zone: 5     Bog
"An attractive native plant with glossy dark green arrow-shaped foliage and unusual spoon-shaped white flowers that hide along the base of the stem. Suitable for bogs and swamps, shallow pools, and slow moving streams, in moist soils or to depths of 6 in. in sun or partial shade."

  

PETASITES   hybridus			Arrow Arum
Height: 3'     Spread:
Zone: 4     Bog
"Attractive flower heads of purple and beige on 2' stems appear in early spring before huge, rounded leaves on 3' stems emerge. Suitable for naturalizing large areas of moist stream banks and lowlands. In small gardens, plants may be contained by planting in sunken tubs. Best in shade and boggy areas."

  

PETASITES    japonicus subsp. gigantea			Japanese Butterbur
Height: 3'     Spread:
Zone: 5     Bog
Vigorous perennial with widely creeping rhizomes. The large round leaves up to 2' or more across are held on top of 3' stems. Densely clustered yellow-white flower heads appear in early spring long before foliage emerges. Plants require ample room to spread without invading less vigorous neighboring plants. Prefers shade and boggy areas.

  

PETASITES    japonicus      'Variegata'			Variegated Butterbur
Height: 2-3'     Spread:
Zone: 4     Bog
"Imposing foliage plant that presents large, creamy variegated umbrella-like leaves on 3' stems eventually forming large dazzling colonies. Best in moist, sunny or semi-shaded sites."

  

PONTADERIA   cordata			Pickerel Rush
Height: 2-3'     Spread:
Zone: 3     Bog
Numerous stems with lance-shaped shiny green leaves. Spike of soft blue flowers appears late summer. Each blossom has two yellow dots on upper petal. Thrives only in full sun and in water up to 12 in. deep. Native.

  

PONTADERIA   cordata v. alba			White Pickerel Rush
Height: 1-2'     Spread:
Zone: 5     Bog
Attractive shiny foliage. Large spikes of white blossoms have a long blooming period. Use in wet soil and in water to 12 in. deep. Native.

  

RANUNCULUS   flammula			Spearwort Buttercup
Height: 1-2'     Spread:
Zone: 3     Bog
"Delicate yellow flowers dotted among long, narrow leaves and red stems. The low and trailing habit is good for ground cover at pond’s edge and in water to 3 in. deep."

  

RODGERSIA   aesculifolia			Fingerleaf Rogersflower
Height: 3-4'     Spread:
Zone: 4     Bog
Impressive large coarse textured foliage plant bears handsome flower plumes of pink to cream. These plants are for the marsh or waterside and will scorch if soil is not permanently moist.

  

SAGITTARIA   latifolia			Arrowhead
Height: 3-4'     Spread:
Zone: 4     Bog
Bold arrow shaped foliage. Bears clusters of white flowers. Prefers slightly acid mud. Plant in full or partial sun with up to 12 inches of water over the crown. Native.

  

SAURURUS   cernuus			Lizard's Tail
Height: 2-3'     Spread:
Zone: 4     Bog
Native plant with deep green heart-shaped leaves. Gracefully arching spikes of tiny flowers nod above foliage in summer. Works well at waters edge and to depths of 6 in..

  

SAURURUS   chinensis			Chinese Lizard's Tail
Height: 18-24 in.     Spread:
Zone: 5     Bog
A striking form of Lizard’s Tail with light green foliage. The 2-3 in. nodding racemes of white flowers are backed by the upper most leaf which turns white amplifying the flower effect. Happy at the waters edge or depths to 6 in..

  

SCIRPUS   cyperinus			Woolgrass
(aka Schoenoplectus)        Height: 4-6'     Spread:
Zone: 5     Bog
"Large, arching heads of woolly spikelets turn coppery in late summer and persist into winter. The long slender leaves grow from dense clumps in saturated or boggy soils. Native to Ohio."

  

SCIRPUS   pungens			Three-Square Bulrush
(aka S. americana)        Height: 3-5'     Spread:
Zone: 4     Bog
"An excellent shallow water emergent plant for ponds and shorelines. Forms a clump with slowly spreading rhizomes and sharply triangular culms. Thrives in wet soil on the edges of ponds, lakes and streams, but will also grow in water up to 12 in. deep. Native."

  

SCIRPUS   tabernaemontani     'Zebrinus'			Zebra Bulrush
Height: 3-4'     Spread:
Zone: 5     Bog
"Rounded stems are barred with broad rings of green and creamy white. A decorative cultivar. Useful at the waters edge in constantly moist soil with water to 8 in. deep. For best foliage, keep plant submerged at least to crown depth."

  

SCIRPUS   vallidus			Sofstem Bulrush
Height: 6-8'     Spread:
Zone: 3     Bog
The soft hollow culms can grow 4-7' tall arching upward and outward from the clump. Brown seed heads appear in early summer. The plant makes a graceful vertical accent for pond edges and the water garden. Can be grown in water up to 12 in. or more. Native.

  

SPARTINA   pectinata     'Aureo-marginata'			Cord Grass
Height: 4-8'     Spread:
Zone: 3     Bog
The shiny green foliage has a bright clear yellow marginal stripe with an upright arching habit. Thrives in water up to 6 in. deep. Selected from native species.

  

TYPHA   minima			Miniature Cattail
Height: 30 in.     Spread:
Zone: 4     Bog
"Very narrow, stiff, green grass-like leaves. In early summer miniature brown cattails rise above the foliage. Thrives in wet or watery soil or can be placed in small ponds up to 4 in. deep. Nice waters edge accent."