5 popular pond plants

Waterlilies

01

Hardy Waterlilies

Hardy waterlilies are like perennials in that they return every year, provided you care for them properly. 

Green Sun

Tropical Waterlilies

Tropical waterlilies are like annuals and need to be replaced each year. The flowers rise above the surface of the pond and their pads have serrated edges. 

Water Droplet

Aquatic Iris

02

Blue Flag Iris

Aquatic iris like wet feet and thrive when planted in the shallow water of the pond's edge. You'll find a variety of irises in a range of colors for your pond. 

Fish

WATER LETTUCE

03

Water Lettuce

These velvety rosettes float on the surface of the water, their roots dangling down to absorb excess nutrients from the pond. This helps control the growth of algae..

Squiggly Line

PICKEREL PLANT

04

Blue Pickerel

Pickerel plants are considered a mainstay for the water garden. It's a marginal plant that grows in shallow water at the edges of a pond.

Violet Lotus

White Pickerel

Pickerel plants can be found in blue, pink, and white. When not flowering, enjoy this plant's elongated heart-shaped leaves.

Length Comparison

SWEET FLAG

05

Sweet Flag

Sweet flag adds architectural interest to any pond. You can find it in plain, variegated, dwarf, and tall varieties. 

Yellow Leaves

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