Ivydene Gardens Stage 2 - Infill Plants Index Gallery:
Aquatic - Marginal Plants (Bog Garden Plants) Page 1

Ivydene Gardens Stage 2 - Infill Plants Index Gallery:
Aquatic - Marginal Plants (Bog Garden Plants) Page 1

Botanical Plant Name

with link to
UK or
European Union
mail-order supplier for you to contact to buy this plant

Flower Colour

Sun Aspect of Full Sun,
Part Shade, Full Shade

with link to external website for photo/data

Flowering Months

with row in each month that it flowers in that colour in
STAGE 4A
12 BLOOM COLOURS PER MONTH INDEX GALLERY/

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USA or
Canada
mail-order supplier

Height with Spacings or Width (W) in inches (cms)

1 inch =
2.5 cms
12 inches = 30 cms
40 inches = 100 cms

Foliage Colour


with row in relevant pages that it has foliage of that colour in
STAGE 4B
12 FOLIAGE COLOURS PER MONTH INDEX GALLERY
or
Background Colour nearest to middle-aged leaf colour from 212 foliage colours /

followed by
Soil Moisture:-
Dry,
Moist,
Wet

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with data for rows in
STAGE 4C CULTIVATION, POSITION, USE GALLERY and
STAGE 4D
SHAPE, FORM INDEX GALLERY
Pages

Plant Type is:-

A for Aquatic
Ann for Annual / Biennial

Ba for Bamboo

Bu for Bulb

Cl for Climber

Co for Conifer

F for Fern

G for Grass

H for Herb

P for Perennial

Rh for Rhodo-dendron, Azalea, Camellia

Ro for Rose

Sh for Shrub

So for Soft Fruit

To for Top Fruit

Tr for Tree

V for Vegetable

W for Wildflower

followed by:-
E for Evergreen,
D for Deciduous,
H for Herbaceous,
Alpine for being an Alpine as well as being 1 of above Plant Type /

 

Acid for Acidic,
Alk for Alkaline,
Any for AnySoil

 

with links to
STAGE 2 INFILL PLANT INDEX GALLERIES
1, 2, 3 and
STAGE 3
ALL PLANTS INDEX GALLERIES
1, 2 pages
 

Comments

Adjacent Planting

In the following descriptions PD indicates planting depth, i.e. depth of water over the soil or container.

Plant Associations

It is sad to reflect that in England so few gardens open to the public label their plants or label them so that the label is visible when that plant is in flower, so that visitors can identify; and then later locate and purchase that plant.

Few mail-order nurseries provide the detail as shown in my rose or heather galleries.

If you want to sell a product, it is best to display it. When I sold my Transit van, I removed its signage, cleaned it and took photos of the inside and outside before putting them onto an advert in Autotrader amongst more than 2000 other Transit vans - it was sold in 20 minutes.

If mail-order nurseries could put photos to the same complexity from start of the year to its end with the different foliage colours and stages of flowering on Wikimedia Commons, then the world could view the plant before buying it, and idiots like me would have valid material to work with.

I have been in the trade (until ill health forced my Sole Trader retirement in 2013) working in designing, constructing and maintaining private gardens for decades and since 2005 when this site was started, I have asked any nursery in the world to supply photos. R.V. Roger in Yorkshire allowed me to use his photos from his website in 2007 and when I got a camera to spend 5 days in July 2014 at my expense taking photos of his roses growing in his nursery field, whilst his staff was propagating them. I gave him a copy of those photos.

Acorus calamus 'Variegatus'
(Sweet Flag is in the Arum Family)

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Acorus calamus variegatus has 30 inch (75 cms) striped green and greeny white.

Mass or specimen for water gardens, stream or pond margins, bogs or in moist open woodland gardens.

PD 0-2 inches (0-5 cms)

Alisma parviflora (American Water Plantain)

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Alisma parviflora has broad dark green leaves, deeply veined, and much-branched stems sprinkled with tiny white flowers. Height 12-15 inches (30-38 cms).

Suitable for ponds and lakes in semi shade. Flowering time June-August.  

PD 2-4 inches (5-10 cms)

Alisma plantago (Water Plantain, Alisma plantago-aquatica, Common Water-plantain is in the Water-Plantain Family)

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Alisma plantago (Water Plantain) has large leaves, very small pinkish flowers, and a tendency to crowd the containers of other marginal plants with its seedlings. Height 24 inches (60 cms).

Flowersing stems emerge from the centre of the leaf bases, and delicate white, pink or lilac flowers unfurl in the afternoon for only a few hours, before closing again at dusk. During this time, the flowers are pollinated by flies, which are attracted by small drops of nectar.

PD 0-6 inches (0-15 cms)

The flowering plant of Alisma plantago-aquatica. Moscow region, Russia. By Bff via Wikimedia Commons

Butomus umbellatus (Flowering rush is in the Flowering-Rush Family)

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Butomus umbellatus is a prohibited species in Illinois, Michigan, and Minnesota, and is restricted in Wisconsin (GLPANS 2008) USA.

Butomus umbellatus, the Flowering Rush, has tall stems with clusters of small red-centred pink flowers.

Grow in fertile mud at pond margins.

Divide Butomus umbellatus on a regular basis to encourage flowering. Butomus species will not flower in a congested basket but prefer muddy and nutrient high conditions. Butomus umbellatus are loved by hoverflies and butterflies when in flower in later summer.

PD 2-6 inches (5-15 cms)

Florida Aquatic Nurseries states:-
"Outdoors, there are 500 concrete production tanks for aquarium plants and waterlilies and 50 marginal beds for pond plants. In addition, the seven greenhouses total over 100,000 square feet of growing space making us one of the largest aquatic plant growers in the U. S."

Aspect of the plant Flowering Rush, Butomus umbellatus, in a natural habitat near the Elbe River. By Christian Fischer via Wikimedia Commons

Calla palustris (Bog Arum)

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Calla palustris (Bog Arum) is a spreading grower about 6 inches (15 cms) high with shiny leaves and miniature 'arum-lily' spathes.

All parts of bog arum, including the berries, are poisonous.

It thrives in shallow water, making it one of the best plants for disguising the pond's edge with its lush greenery. Unlike many pond plants, it will grow and even flower in deep shade, although planting in sun or part shade will result in more blooms.

PD 0-3 inches (0-8 cms)

Calla palustris, Water Arum, Marsh Calla in Kerava, Finland. By Anneli Salo via Wikimedia Commons

Caltha

Latin name Caltha is derived from the Greek for 'goblet'.

Caltha. Marsh Marigold, Kingcup and Waterblobs are common names of these invaluable early-flowering plants. Happiest with their crowns barely covered by water, they brighten the pond edge from March-May.

PD 0.1 inches (0.25 cms)

Caltha palustris (Marsh marigold in the Buttercup Family,
Kingcup, Cowslip)

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The marsh marigold has a neat trick that allows it to stand in water that nearly submerges it, the stems are hollow and create pockets of air stopping the marsh marigold from being flooded.

Caltha palustris with single shiny flowers, grows about 12 inches (30 cms) high. It has rounded, rich green leaves.

It is a widespread plant of ponds, marshes, damp meadows, ditches and wet woodland and, before the draining of the landscape for agriculture began, was a conspicuous spring flower.

A valuable plant providing early nectar for bees and butterflies emerging from hibernation.

Cattle and horses are also poisoned by consuming marsh marigold, although dried plants in hay are no longer toxic to them.

PD 0.1 inches (0.25 cms)

Caltha palustris. By de:Benutzer:BS Thurner Hof via Wikimedia Commons

Caltha palustris plena (Marsh Marigold)

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Caltha palustris plena smothers a compact 9-inch (23 cms) mound of leaves with very double yellow blooms.

Suitable for ponds, streams and bog-gardens in full sun or partial shade.

This grows best in a rich moist soil, that never dries out, but will adapt to all but dry conditions. This is a unusual selection, selected for the beautiful, fully double button flowers that appear in April and May. Lovely reflecting in a pond.

PD 0.1 inches (0.25 cms)

Catha palustris var. alba (White Marsh Marigold)

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Catha palustris alba is white.

Cut back leaf growth after Caltha palustris var. alba has flowered and allow fresh foliage to regrow - old growth may turn grey. A second flush of white Marsh Marigold flowers may appear later in the season.

Cut back after flowering.

PD 0.1 inches (0.25 cms)

Caltha polypetala (Giant Marsh Marigold)

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Caltha polypetala, up to 36 inches (90 cms) high, with large single yellow flowers, has a loose sprawling habit; it is ideal for large areas of muddy shallows.

It is one of the first plants to flower each spring, and then will often re-grow and flower again in autumn if cut back hard in summer. It is very easy to grow and will even thrive in shade. It can be planted in the pond or bog garden, or really anywhere where the soil will not dry out. It is a great plant for naturalizing in the banks of large ponds or lakes.

PD 0.1 inches (0.25 cms)

Cyperus longus (Galingale is in the Sedge rush-like Family)

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Cyperus longus is a graceful 48 inch (120 cms) foliage plant capable of developing into substantial clumps.

The bracts of reddish-brown flower spikes appear in June and July, held aloft in an attractive umbrella-like formation that is characteristic of the genus.
It prefers moist ground and can be used as an aquatic or a water marginal and is ideal on the edge of a large pond or lake. In smaller settings it should always be remembered that this species can spread quickly and it may be better to confine its roots.

PD 2-6 inches (5-15 cms)

Cyperus longus habit, Campo de Calatrava, Spain. By Javier martin via Wikimedia Commons

Eriophorum angustifolium (Common Cotton-grass is in the Sedge rush-like Family, Narrow-leaved Cotton Grass, Tall Cottongrass)

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The name comes from the Greek erion (wool) and phoros (bearing).

Eriophorum has 18 inch (45 cms) grassy stems flying pennants of silky white down from June-August. Aptly called Cotton Grass.

Plant Eriophorum angustifolium in wet mud in a stream edge/bog garden or with up to 5cm (2") of water over the top of the basket in a sunny or partially shaded pond.
Cut back foliage in Autumn. Eriophorum angustifolium has a running rootstock and is good for colonizing areas. This helps to encourage wildlife and gives plenty of habitat opportunities.

PD 2-4 inches (5-10 cms)

Common Cottongrass. By Pleple2000 via Wikimedia Commons

Glyceria spectabilis 'Variegata'
(Variegated reed sweet-grass)

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Glyceria spectabilis variegata is a vigorous plant with lax foliage striped green and cream, attractive throughout the growing season. Container planting is essential to curb expansion. Height 36 inches (90 cms).

Purplish-green flowering panicles in late summer.

PD 0-6 inches (0-15 cms)

Houttuynia cordata
(Heart-leaved houttuynia)

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Houttuynia cordata has red stems, blue-green heart-shaped leaves and small flowers with white bracts. Height 18 inches (45 cms)

Tolerant of a range of soils from dry to wet in sun or shade. Can be very invasive, especially in wet soils, spreading by underground stems; ideal for containers where its spread can be restricted.

PD 0-4 inches (0-10 cms)

日本語: ドクダミの花 (Houttuynia cordata ). By Mariko GODA via Wikimedia Commons

Houttuynia cordata 'Plena'
(Orange Peel Plant)

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Houttuynia cordata plena is the double form. Height 18 inches (45 cms).

A very useful plant for covering the edges of ponds or decorating banks and pond margins. It has beautiful double white flowers in June and July.

PD 0-4 inches (0-10 cms)

Iris laevigata (Japanese Iris)

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Iris laevigata, the lavender blue water iris, and its varieties form the main flowering feature in June. All grow to 24-30 inches (60-75 cms).

It is a rhizomatous perennial to 70cm in height, with erect, sword-shaped leaves and rich purple flowers 8-10cm in width, each fall with a narrow white flash at the base.

Thumbnails in Colour Chart Page of many Irises grown and sold by Roadford Water Gardens - click on image to transfer to the page selling that Iris.

PD 2-4 inches (5-10 cms)

Kakitsubata - Iris Laevigata. By Dennis L. Lindwall via Wikimedia Commons

Iris laevigata 'Alba'

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All grow to 24-30 inches (60-75 cms). Iris laevigata alba is white;

(Should only be grown in water. Prefers acidic soil. Otherwise, easy to grow, flowering in late May and June.)

PD 2-4 inches (5-10 cms)

Iris laevigata 'Colchesterensis'

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Iris laevigata 'Colchesterensis' is white mottled with rich blue; (All grow to 24-30 inches (60-75 cms))

(We recommend starting your Iris laevigata 'Colchesterensis' off in a pot of 3 litres capacity. In order to get the best growth and greatest number of flowers, we recommend fertilising your Irises once a year with our Fertiliser.)

PD 2-4 inches (5-10 cms)

Iris laevigata atropurpurea

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All grow to 24-30 inches (60-75 cms).
Iris laevigata atropurpurea is deep blue; and

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Iris laevigata 'Snowdrift'

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Iris laevigata 'Snowdrift' is a double white. All grow to 24-30 inches (60-75 cms).

These plants are potted up (using a suitable aquatic compost) into 1-litre aquatic pots. These pots are made of a fine mesh, which allows water to circulate through the compost, providing the plants with both oxygen and nutrients. If you are using them as a aquatic plant, they can be placed straight into the pond, however they will preform better if planted out sooner rather than later. To enhance flowering divide congested clumps every three to five years.

PD 2-4 inches (5-10 cms)

Iris laevigata 'Variegata'
(Variegated Japanese Iris)

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The best of the family, and for me the best of all marginals, is Iris laevigata 'Variegata'. In addition to the lavender blue flowers it has fans of sharply defined leaf variegations in green and cream, that look as fresh in October as in March. All grow to 24-30 inches (60-75 cms).

Grow in moist to wet, deep, humus-rich, acid soil; thrives at the margins of ponds or streams. Tolerates some lime.

PD 2-4 inches (5-10 cms)

Iris laevigata 'Rose Queen' (Iris ensata 'Rose Queen')

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Iris laevigata is unique in this group in having soft pink flowers. This and other pointers suggest that is a hybrid with Iris kaempferi blood; certainly it is happier with its roots barely covered than in the 2-4 inches of water preffered by the other laevigata forms. All grow to 24-30 inches (60-75 cms).

It can go longer between waterings if the rhizomes are shaded, but the leaves want sunlight. It will also thrive in bog conditions. They would naturally grow on riverbanks above the waterline & don't really prefer to have their roots totally submerged, but will tolerate some very boggy conditions. It may stunt & spread slowly in a shallow pond.

PD 0.1 inches (0.25 cms)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow Flag is in the Iris Family)

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Iris pseudacorus is the vigorous yellow flowered Common Flag. 36 inches (90 cms) or more in height.

Grow in wet, deep, acid, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. It thrives at the margins of large ponds or streams; vigorous so site with care. Remove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering

PD 2-6 inches (5-15 cms)

Iris pseudacorus at the river Nidda in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. By Katrin Wicker via Wikimedia Commons

Iris pseudacorus 'Variegata'

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Iris pseudacorus variegatus is a more compact form with similar flowers and green/yellow striped leaves.

This is the Water Iris which grows in marshy ground or shallow water. It will also grow in rich, retentive soil. In early spring the newly emerging fans of leaves are pale butter-yellow. This remains for several weeks, deepening as the leaves mature, until by June they are green. Yellow flowers have distinct brown markings. 76 cm.

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Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower)

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Lobelia cardinalis, normally thought of as a border plant that needs winter protection, proves to be quite hardy in Britain in water up to 6 inches (15 cms) deep. It has reddish foliage and flowers of brilliant scarlet from August-October. Height 36-48 inches (90-120 cms).
Cardinal Flower is named for its beautiful scarlet red flowers which are an important nectar source for hummingbirds and swallowtail butterflies. Lobelias produce a secondary compound known as "lobeline," which deters herbivores. The flowering spikes open from the bottom to the top and bloom for several weeks. They grow best in moist, rich soils in full sun to partial shade. Cardinal flower is a showy plant great for the garden or wetland planting.  Its blossoms also make excellent cut flowers.

PD 2-6 inches (5-15 cms)

Lobelia cardinalis, near Rio Frio Cave, Cayo District, Belize. By Denis Barthel via Wikimedia Commons

Lysichitum americanum (Cabbage Skunk Weed)

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Native plant in Oregon, USA

Lysichitum americanum produces impressive yellow spathes 24 inches - 2 feet (60 cms) high in April followed, in summer, by 4 foot - 48 inches (120 cms) leaves. Both enjoy deep, acid, bodggy soil but can be container-grown in shallow water.

Light rain in summer does not penetrate down to the roots, and dry windy conditions will lead to water shortages for the plants. Try to anticipate water loss rather than waiting for the plant to show signs of stress.

PD 0-1 inch (0-2.5 cms)

Yellow skunk cabbage, Western skunk cabbage, Lysichitum americanum. Photo taken of a plant found a in marshy area along the Stillaguamish River, east of Granite Falls, Washington. The plant is aptly named, it does smell like a skunk but much milder. By Tanamarn via Wikimedia Commons

Lysichitum camtschatcense (White Skunk Cabbage)

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Lysichitum camtschatcense has white hoods. Both enjoy deep, acid, bodggy soil but can be container-grown in shallow water.

Photos from Japan.

PD 0-1 inch (0-2.5 cms)

Menyanthes trifoliata (Bogbean is in the Bogbean Family)

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Menyanthes trifoliata (Bog Bean) is useful at the front edge of the pond where taller growers would spoil the view of the lilies. Short spikes of pink-tinted white flowers in May-June amon. foliage about 9 inches (22.5 cms) high. Photos from UK. Photos from USA.

A good creeping plant with pretty pink flowers in spring, Apr-June. A valuable native plant providing egg laying sites for adult dragonfly, also perching and roosting sites; the larvae use the stems to climb out of the water. Plant in sun or shade. Can be propagated by division.

PD 0-3 inches (9-7.5 cms)

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Menyanthes trifoliata (var. trifoliata). By Peyrico via Wikimedia Commons

Mimulus guttatus (Monkey Flower is in the Figwort Family)

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Mimulus guttatusis the Monkey Flower, yellow with red spots, that most commercial growers still call Mimulus luteus. It flowers cheerfully from June-September and seeds itself with abandon. Height 12 inches (30 cms).

Golden monkey-flower is known for its spikes of snapdragon-like flowers topping leafy, 2-3 ft. stems. The bright-yellow flowers, spotted with purple on the lower lip, appear against soft, light-green, broadly rounded and toothed leaves.

PD 0-2 inches (0-5 cms)

Mimulus guttatus, Phrymaceae, Common Monkey-flower, habitus; Karlsruhe, Germany.. By H. Zell via Wikimedia Commons

Mimulus ringens (Allegheny Monkey Flower)

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Mimulus ringens is a relative (young niece?) with smaller, lavender blue flowers. Height 1.5 feet = 18 inches (45 cms).

A british native marginal with pretty tubular violet flowers. Suitable for ponds, lakes, bog-gardens and the edge of streams and ditches in full sun and semi-shade. Height 60 cm. Flowering time June-August.

PD 2-4 inches (5-10 cms)

Photo of Mimulus ringens (Square-stemmed Monkey Flower) showing blossom, foliage, and habit. By Jomegat via Wikimedia Commons

Myosotis palustris (Myosotis scorpioides)

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Myosotis palustris. The Water Forget-me-not, with its sky blue flowers and sprawling habit is untidy but charming. This and the following plant - Myriophyllum proserpinacoides (Parrot's Feather) - are exceptions to the rule about not mixing different marginals. Either can share a container with an upright-growing species, clothing its lower stems to advantage.

PD 0-2 inches (0-5 cms)

Myosotis scorpioides (= M. palustris): Flowers. By Sten Porse via Wikimedia Commons

Myriophyllum proser-pinacoides (Parrot's Feather, Myriophyllum aquaticum)

Banned From Sale in England and Wales after April 2014. A non-native invasive plant.

What's the problem? - Brazilian water-milfoil, Myriophyllum brasiliense or Myriophyllum proserpinacoides can root from small stem fragments and readily escapes into the wild, where its vigorous growth allows it to become dominant in ponds, lakes, reservoirs, ditches and canals. It grows to such an extent that it can choke water bodies and out-compete native vegetation, blocking light and altering patterns of flow. It is mainly found in southern England but is spreading in the wild, possibly assisted by our warmer winters.

Plantlife's position - Plantlife campaigned long and hard to have this species banned from sale. As of April 2014 it will be in England and Wales. This species is also listed on Schedule 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act in England and Wales therefore, it is also an offence to plant or otherwise cause to grow these species in the wild.

Myriophyllum proserpinacoides (Parrot's Feather) is even more rambling than Myosotis, throwing up arching sprays of cool emerald green foliage a surprising distance from its roots. Grown together, the 2 make a thoroughly attractive tangle that can always be tidied by cutting it back.

PD 0-6 inches (0-15 cms)

Peltandra virginica
(Arrow Arum)

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Peltandra virginica makes a bold clump of rich green, deeply veined, broad-arrow foliage with slender green spathes. Height 24 inches (60 cms)

Habitats include swamps, shallow water along ponds, bottoms of slow-moving shallow rivers, and ditches. Arrow Arum is typically found in shaded or partially shaded areas of wetlands, rather than in open sunny areas.

PD 0-3 inches (0-7.5 cms)

Peltandra virginica

Robert H. Mohlenbrock @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / USDA SCS. 1991. Southern wetland flora: Field office guide to plant species. South National Technical Center, Fort Worth, TX. By ‪Eugene van der Pijll via Wikimedia Commons

Pontederia cordata (Pickerel Weed)

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Pontederia cordata combines enough good points - lush shiny leaves, spikes of blue flowers, late flowering from July-September, and restrained growth - to make it highly desirable even though it is never really showy. Height 30 inches (75 cms).

A valuable addition to shallow water, it will provide colour and interest long after many of the other aquatics have finished flowering.

PD 2-4 inches (5-10 cms)

Deutsch: Pontederia cordata am Ufer eines Zierteiches in Deutschland. By bdk via Wikimedia Commons

Ranunculus lingua grandiflora (Giant Water Buttercup / Greater Spearwort)

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Ranunculus lingua grandiflora is a 36 inch (90 cms) tall aquatic Buttercup called Spearwort. Like Glyceria, it is takeover specialist whose delight in aggressive expansion requires the curb of container planting. Ranunculus flammula is a smaller (9 inch - 22.5 cms) relation, of no great decorative value.

Tall, emergent plants provide habitat for pond insects, especially emerging dragonflies.

PD 2-6 inches (5-15 cms)

Sagittaria sagittifolia

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Sagittaria sagittifolia is called Arrowhead, because of the shape of its broad 3-pointed leaves.

The deeper the Sagittaria sagittifolia baskets are planted within the depth range given the larger the arrow shaped leaves will grow. Bulb like tubers will appear during the season which will grow a new Sagittaria sagittifolia plant for next year. These will invariably grow outside of the parent basket and will need resiting. A good plant for pollinating bees, hoverflies and butterflies when in flower in Summer.

PD 4-6 inches (10-15 cms)

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Sagittaria sagittifolia

photo: Utrecht, Netherland (August 8, 2005). By ‪Taka via Wikimedia Commons

Sagittaria japonica (Swamp Potato)

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Sagittaria japonica has a golden boss to its 3-petalled single white flowers, and

(Arrow shaped leaves. Suitable for ponds streams and lakes in full sun and partial shade. Height 50 cm. Flowering time july-august.)

PD 4-6 inches (10-15 cms)

Sagittaria japonica 'Flore Plena'

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Sagittaria japonica 'Flore Plena' has very double flowers.

This is a double-flowered variety of the common native British Arrowhead, with bright-green arrow-shaped leaves and fluffy white pom-pom flowers held above the foliage.
We recommend starting your Sagittaria sagittifolia 'Flore Pleno' off in a pot of 2 litres capacity.

PD 4-6 inches (10-15 cms)

Saururus cernuus
(Lizard's Tail)

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Saururus cernuus is called Lizard's Tail from the curving, tapered spike of creamy-white flowers; they are delicately scented. Height 24 inches (60 cms)

It is a perennial herbaceous plant, found in forested and open wetlands in saturated soils and in periodically inundated conditions.

PD 0-2 inches (0-5 cms)

Photo of Saururus cernuus in flower. This is a native plant growing wild in Great Falls Park, in Fairfax county Virginia, USA. This species is a member of the Saururaceae family. By Fritzflohrreynolds via Wikimedia Commons

Scirpus albescens (Schoen-oplectus lacustris subsp. tabernaemontani 'Albescens')

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Scirpus albescens has crowded 48-72 inch rushy stems vertically lined with green and cream.

Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the water, not requiring facer plants in front. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years.

PD 4-6 inches (10-15 cms)

Scirpus zebrinus (Zebra Rush, Scirpus Taber-naemontani Zebrinus)

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Scirpus zebrinus (Porcupine Quill or Zebra Rush) is a striking foliage plant growing about 48 inches (120 cms) high. The 'quills' are alternately banded with green and white. If it reverts to plain green stems, the variegation can be restored by splitting and replanting.

Suitable for ponds, streams and lakes in full sun.

Typha

Typha. These are the plants that produce the big velvety brown 'pokers' beloved of flower arrangers. They are often called Bulrushes, which is incorrect: the name properly belongs to a Scirpus. The correct name (and a very good descriptive name too) is Reed Mace; in the United States they are known as Cat-tails. Root restriction by container planting is essential for all Typhas.

Marginal Plants (from Ponds and Water Gardens by Bill Heritage - Revised Second Edition - Reprinted 1988 - ISBN 0 7137 1861 7):-

Pond plants that stand ankle-deep in shallow water and lift their stems and flowers above it are collectively refrred to as marginals. They are not essential; since they make no contribution to pool balance. They earn their place by virtue of flower power or ornamental foliage. Some of them spread rapidly and confiemnent to planting containers or corner pockets, with 1 variety only in each container, is recommended. Planting in a trough where different varieties can intermingle allows the coarsest grower to swamp the rest; you end up with a solid mass of the least attractive variety.

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STAGE 2 INFILL PLANT INDEX GALLERIES 1, 2, 3 with its Cultivation Requirements

Alpines for Rock Garden (See Rock Garden Plant Flowers)

Alpine Shrubs and Conifers

The Alpine Meadow
Page 1
Page 2
Page 3

The Alpine Border
1, 2

Alpine Plants for a Purpose

The Alpines that Dislike Lime 1, 2

Alpines and Walls
Dry Sunny Walls 1a, b
Tops of Walls 2a, b
Dry Shady and Conifers 3a, b

Alpines and
Paving
1, 2

Sink and Trough gardens
1, 2

Aquatic
(Water Plants) for

Anti-erosion River-bank

Marginal Plants (Bog Garden Plants)
1, 2

Oxy-genating Weeds

Water Lilies

Floating Plants

Water-side Plants
and Plants for Dry Margins next to a Pond
1, 2

Wildlife Pond Plants

Annual for

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Exposed Sites

Sheltered Sites with Green-house Annuals from 1916

Extra Poor Soil with Half-Hardy Annuals from 1916

Very Rich Soil with Biennials from 1916

Gap-filling in Mixed Borders with Hardy Annuals from 1916

Patio Con-tainers

Cut Flowers
1, 2, 3 Ever-lasting Flowers with Red Flowers from 1916

Attract-ing bene-ficial insects
1, 2

Scent / Fra-grance with Annuals for Cool or Shady Places from 1916

Low-allergen Gardens for Hay Fever Sufferers

Annual Plant Pairing Ideas and Colour Schemes with Annuals
1, 2

Low-Growing Annuals
1, 2

Medium-Growing Annuals

Tall-Growing Annuals with White Flowers from 1916

Black or Brown Flowers

Blue to Purple Flowers

Green Flowers with Annuals and Biennials from 1916

Red to Pink Flowers and Cut Flowers
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White Flowers
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Yellow or Orange Flowers
1, 2

Dec-orative Foliage

Moist Soil

Shade
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House-plants with Yellow Flowers from 1916

Edging Beds

Hanging Baskets

Vining Annuals

Bedding for

Spring Bedding

Summer Bedding

Autumn/ Winter Bedding

Bedding for Light Sandy Soil

Bedding for Acid Soil

Bedding for Chalky Soil

Bedding for Clay Soil

Black Flowers

Blue Flowers

Orange Flowers

Pink Flowers

Long Flowering

Coloured Leaves

Attract-ive to Wildlife including Bees, Butterflies and Moths

Purple Flowers

Red Flowers

White Flowers

Yellow Flowers

Multi-Coloured Flowers

Aromatic Foliage or Scented Flowers

Bedding Plant Use

Flowers with 2 Petals

Flowers with 3 Petals

Flowers with
4 Petals

Flowers with 5 Petals

Flowers with 6 Petals

Flowers with more than 6 Petals

Use in Hanging Baskets

Flower Simple Shape

Shape of
Stars

Shape of
Bowls, Cups and Saucers

Shape of
Globes, Goblets and Chalices

Shape of
Trumpets and Funnels

Shape of
Bells, Thimbles and Urns

Use in Pots and Troughs

Flower Elabo-rated Shape

Shape of
Tubes, Lips and Lobes

Shape of
Slippers, Spurs and Lockets

Shape of
Hats, Hoods and Helmets

Use in
Screen-ing

Use in
Window Boxes

Shape of
Stand-ards, Wings and Keels

Shape of
Discs and Florets

Shape of
Pin-Cushions and Tufts

Shape of
Rosettes, Buttons and Pompons

Use in Bedding Out

Use in
Filling In

Biennial for

Cottage and Other Gardens
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Cut Flower with Biennials for Rock Work from 1916

Patio Con-tainers with Biennials for Pots in Green-house / Con-servatory

Bene-ficial to Wildlife with Purple and Blue Flowers from 1916

Scent with Biennials for Sunny Banks or Borders from 1916

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Explan-ation Intro to Bulbs
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725 Blue, White, Yellow, Unusual Colour, or Red-Purple-Pink flowering Bulbs in each month they flower.

Indoor Bulbs for
Dec-ember
January
February

Indoor Bulbs for
March
April
May

Indoor
Bulbs for
June
July
August

Indoor Bulbs for Sep-tember
October
November

Bulbs in Window-boxes
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Bulbs in the Border

Bulbs natural-ised in Grass

Any Plant Type (some grown in Cool Green-house) Bloom-ing in
Dec-Jan
Feb-Mar

Any Plant Type (some grown in Cool Green-house) Bloom-ing in
Apr-May
Jun-Aug 1, 2, 3, 4

Any Plant Type (some grown in Cool Green-house) Bloom-ing in
Sep-Oct
Nov-Dec

Any Plant Type Blooming in Smallest of Gardens

Bulbs for the Bulb Frame

Bulbs in the Wood-land Garden

Bulbs in the Rock Garden

Bulbs in Green-house or Stove

Achi-menes, Alocasias, Amorpho-phalluses, Aris-aemas, Arums, Begonias, Bomar-eas, Calad-iums

Clivias,
Colo-casias, Crinums, Cyclam-ens, Cyrt-anthuses, Euchar-ises, Urceo-charis, Eurycles

Freesias, Gloxinias, Hae-manthus, Hipp-eastrums

Lachen-alias, Nerines, Lycorises, Pen-cratiums, Hymen-ocallises, Richardias, Sprekelias, Tuberoses, Vallotas, Watsonias, Zephy-ranthes

Bulbs in Bowls

Bulbs in the Alpine House

Hardy Bulbs

Aconitum, Allium, Alstroe-meria, Anemone 1, 1a

Amaryllis, Antheri-cum, Antholy-zas, Apios, Arisaema, Arum, Aspho-deline,

Aspho-delus, Belam-canda, Bloom-eria, Brodiae, Bulbo-codium

Calo-chorti, Cyclo-bothras, Camassia, Col-chicum, Con-vallaria,
Forcing Lily of the Valley, Corydalis, Crinum, Crosmia, Mon-tbretia , Crocus

Cyclamen, Dicentra, Dierama, Eranthis, Eremurus, Ery-thrnium, Eucomis

Fritillaria, Funkia, Gal-anthus, Galtonia, Gladiolus, Hemero-callis

Hya-cinth, Hya-cinths in Pots,
Scilla, Pusch-kinia, Chion-odoxa, Chiono-scilla, Muscari

Iris,
Kniphofia, Lapey-rousia, Leucojum

Lilium,

Lilium in Pots, Malvastrum, Merendera, Milla, Narcissus, Narcissi in Pots

Orni-thogalum, Oxalis, Paeonia, Ran-unculus, Romulea, Sanguin-aria,
Stern-bergia,
Schi-zostylis, Teco-philaea, Trillium

Tulip,
Zephy-ranthus

Half-Hardy Bulbs

Acidan-thera, Albuca, Alstroe-meri, Andro-stephium, Bassers, Boussing-aultias, Bravoas, Cypellas, Dahlias, Galaxis,
Geis-sorhizas, Hesper-anthas

Gladioli, Ixias,
Sparaxises, Babianas, Morphixias, Tritonias

Ixio-lirions, Moraeas, Orni-thogal-ums, Oxalises, Phaedra-nassas,
Pan-cratiums, Tigridias, Zephyr-anthes, Cooper-ias

Bulbs for Bedding

Plant each Bedding Plant with a Ground, Edging or Dot Plant for
Spring
1, 2
or
Summer
1, 2

Climber 3 sector Vertical Plant System with

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Choosing the right Plant

1a.
The Base -
Base of Wall Plants

1b.
Annuals

1c.
Herbs and Vege-tables

1d.
Cut
flowers, Cut Foliage

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Scented flower or foliage

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2a. 1,2,3,4
The Prime - Wall Shrubs

2b.
Fruit trees

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The Higher Reaches -
House-wall Ramblers

3b. 1,2
Non-House-Wall - Climbing Twiners

3c.
Non-House-Wall - Self-clinging Climbers

Raised
Bed for Wheel-chair Users

Plants for Wildlife-Use as well

Fastest Covering

Least prot-ruding growth when fan-trained

1, 2
Evergreen

Use as
Hedge

Exposed Positions

Use as Ground-cover

1,2
Ornam-ental Fruit

Scented Flowers

1, 2
Autumn Foliage Colour

Winter Bark

Winter and Early Spring Flowers

Summer Colour or Shape of Foliage

Edible Fruit

Needs Conserv-atory or Green-house

Large
Pots and Con-tainers
1, 2

Cut Flowers

Attractive to Bees

Climber - Simple Flower Shape

Stars

Bowls, Cups and Saucers

Globes, Goblets and Chalices

Trumpets and Funnels

Salver-form

Bells, Thimbles and Urns

Climber - Elabo-rated Flower Shape

Tubes, Lips and Straps

Slippers, Spurs and Lockets

Hats, Hoods and Helmets

Stand-ards, Wings and Keels

Disks and Florets

Pin-cushions, Tufts, Petal-less and Cushions

Umbels, Buttons and Pompoms

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Scented Flora of the World by Roy Genders - was first published in 1977 and this paperback edition was published on 1 August 1994 ISBN 0 7090 5440 8:-
This comprehensive book looks at scented flowers and leaves of plants from all over the world. The work has been prepared to the standards of the Index Kewensis, and is filled with the most interesting facts about the scented flora of the world.

I am using the above book from someone who took 30 years to compile it from notes made of his detailed observations of growing plants in preference to
The RHS Companion to Scented Plants Hardcover – 16 Oct 2014 by Stephen Lacey (Author), Andrew Lawson (Photographer) ISBN 978-0-7112-3574-8 even though this is the only major reference work on scent and scented plants which is endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society. See reasons for stopping infilling of previous Sense of Fragrance section on 28/07/2016 at end of Sense of Fragrance from Stephen Lacey Page.

The Propagation of Alpines by Lawrence D. Hills. Published in 1950 by Faber and Faber Limited describes every method of propagation for 2,500 species. Unlike modern books published since 1980, this one states exactly what to do and is precisely what you require if you want to increase your alpines.

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Fragrant Plants adds the use of another of your 5 senses in your garden:-
Sense of Fragrance from Roy Genders

Fragrant Plants:-
Trees and Shrubs with Scented Flowers
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Trees and Shrubs with Scented Leaves
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Trees and Shrubs with Aromatic Bark
1, 2, 3

Shrubs bearing Scented Flowers for an
Acid Soil
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Shrubs bearing Scented Flowers for a
Chalky or Limestone Soil
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Shrubs bearing Scented leaves for a
Sandy Soil
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Herbaceous Plants with Scented Flowers
1, 2, 3

Herbaceous Plants with Scented Leaves
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Annual and Biennial Plants with Scented Flowers or Leaves
1, 2

Bulbs and Corms with Scented Flowers
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Scented Plants of Climbing and Trailing Habit
1, 2, 3

Winter-flowering Plants with Scented Flowers
1, 2

Night-scented Flowering Plants
1, 2

Scented Aquatic Plants
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Plants with Scented Fruits
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Plants with Scented Roots
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Trees and Shrubs with Scented Wood
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Trees and Shrubs with Scented Gums
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Scented Cacti and Succulents
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Plants bearing Flowers or Leaves of Unpleasant Smell
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Fan-trained Shape

From Rhododendrons, boxwood, azaleas, clematis, novelties, bay trees, hardy plants, evergreens : novelties bulbs, cannas novelties, palms, araucarias, ferns, vines, orchids, flowering shrubs, ornamental grasses and trees book, via Wikimedia Commons

Ramblers Scramblers & Twiners by Michael Jefferson-Brown (ISBN 0 - 7153 - 0942 - 0) describes how to choose, plant and nurture over 500 high-performance climbing plants and wall shrubs, so that more can be made of your garden if you think not just laterally on the ground but use the vertical support structures including the house as well.

The Gardener's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Climbers & Wall Shrubs - A Guide to more than 2000 varieties including Roses, Clematis and Fruit Trees by Brian Davis. (ISBN 0-670-82929-3) provides the lists for 'Choosing the right Shrub or Climber' together with Average Height and Spread after 5 years, 10 years and 20 years.