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Aquatic Plants

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Our Picks for a New Pond

#1 Water Hyacinth

Kills algae by outcompeting it & shading the surface killing the algae's sunlight.
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#2 Water Lilies

Filters from the bottom water level. Can cover almost 6’ of surface and blooms!
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#3 Marginal Plants

A couple stalky plants around the edge will complete the pond's ecosystem.
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Winter Hardy Water Plants

Black Sedge

A great plant for beginners, with a 99% flower rate. Easily survives the winter.

Water Iris

Native to North America where it is common along stream banks and shores.

Lobelia

Known for its explosion of flowers, which creep down each stalk of the plant!

Chameleon Plant

Variegated foliage with shades of red, pink, yellow and cream.

Creeping Jenny

Plant at the edge and watch it creep towards the water.

Four Leaf Clover

Every leaf on this clover is lucky! It prefers being submerged, up to 2 feet!

Cattail

The classic water plant produces unique brown catkin flowers.

Water Canna

Winter Hardy! Purple flowers w/showy, large, banana-like leaves.

Water Lily

Winter hardy lilies are available in a multitude of colors and variations.
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Lizard's Tail

The flower stalk resembles a lizard's tail among broad green leaves.

Variegated Pennywort

A fully submersible plant with shiny leathery leaves mat on the surface.

Pickerel Rush

A beautiful composition of broad green leaves and purple flowers.

Society Garlic

A smaller plant can actually be used as a garlic replacement in recipes!

Water Celery

Unlike society garlic this plant is not edible! Or at least tasty!

Water Hibiscus

Producing the LARGEST flowers in the pond world!

Water Lotus

A stunning show piece in any pond. Tropical looking yet survives the winter!
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Tropical Water Plants

Water Hyacinth

Our #1 filter for ponds. If you have water issues throw a ton of these in for 2 weeks!
#1 Plant
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Canna

A great marginal plant available in multiple colors and styles.

Taro

Also known as elephant ears as each leaf spans over 3' in length!

Papyrus

Native to Africa, found commonly along the Nile river.

Umbrella Palm

An excellent accent plant for ponds or patios.

Water Mosaic

A jaw dropping annual, exploding with color all season!

Sensitive Fern

Float it, sink it, or pot it! A very versatile plant.

Tropical Water Lily

The single most impressive blooming water plant.
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Water Poppy

Dark green, heart-shaped leaves and scattering of yellow flowers.
Connecticut Grown

The largest variety of aquatic plants in New England!

More than 50 varieties of plants to choose from!

Greenhouses Full of Aquatic Plants

Do it right the first time.

It's the Dietter way.

Do it right the first time.

It's the Dietter way.

Do it right the first time.

It's the Dietter way.

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