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Live Cold Hardy Obedient Aquatic Pond/Bog Plant

July 9, 2026

This plant is available for shipping nowThis listing is for 1 live Obedient plant.Obedient is a hardy bog plant. It can easily grow in water 1 to 5 inches above the roots in an 8 inch or wider container with heavy loam soil. This Obedient plant will grow to 12” to 36″ tall and have lavender color flowers. Blooms from late May to August. A good grower that will spread quickly, hardy zones 5 – 12. Plant Specifications: Height: 12” to 36” Width: 4 to 12 inches Bloom Season: spring-summer Bloom Color: lavender Flower Production: heavy Foliage Color: green Container Size: 1 gallon or larger Fertilize: 1 tablet monthly Hardiness Zones: 3 through 12 Light Conditions: full sun to part shade Planting and Care Instructions For Water Garden PlantsMARGINAL OR BOG PLANTS – Marginal plants should be planted in individual containers of approximately 1 to 3 gallon capacity. Some marginal plants are grown in 2” net pots and it is recommended that you plant without removing these net pots as not to damage the roots. Plant as you would the lilies, but when adding fertilizer tablets, use 1 tablet for 1 gallon size pots and 2 tablets for 2 or 3 gallon size pots. Marginal plants should be lowered to a depth of only 1 to 3 inches. They grow out of the water and are usually found at the water’s edge. Spring shipping: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday.Summer shipping: Monday, Friday, and Saturday.Fall shipping: Monday, Friday, and Saturday.

Live Cold Hardy Obedient Aquatic Pond/Bog Plant

July 9, 2026

This plant is available for shipping nowThis listing is for 1 live Obedient plant.Obedient is a hardy bog plant. It can easily grow in water 1 to 5 inches above the roots in an 8 inch or wider container with heavy loam soil. This Obedient plant will grow to 12” to 36″ tall and have lavender color flowers. Blooms from late May to August. A good grower that will spread quickly, hardy zones 5 – 12. Plant Specifications: Height: 12” to 36” Width: 4 to 12 inches Bloom Season: spring-summer Bloom Color: lavender Flower Production: heavy Foliage Color: green Container Size: 1 gallon or larger Fertilize: 1 tablet monthly Hardiness Zones: 3 through 12 Light Conditions: full sun to part shade Planting and Care Instructions For Water Garden PlantsMARGINAL OR BOG PLANTS – Marginal plants should be planted in individual containers of approximately 1 to 3 gallon capacity. Some marginal plants are grown in 2” net pots and it is recommended that you plant without removing these net pots as not to damage the roots. Plant as you would the lilies, but when adding fertilizer tablets, use 1 tablet for 1 gallon size pots and 2 tablets for 2 or 3 gallon size pots. Marginal plants should be lowered to a depth of only 1 to 3 inches. They grow out of the water and are usually found at the water’s edge. Spring shipping: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday.Summer shipping: Monday, Friday, and Saturday.Fall shipping: Monday, Friday, and Saturday.

Live Variegated Sweet Flag Winter Hardy Aquatic Marginal Pond/Bog Plant

July 9, 2026

This plant is available for shipping January 30th. Acorus calamus ‘Variegatus’Variegated Sweet flag is a great marginal plant for any size pond or water garden. Its colorful leaves always draw attention even when other plants are Flowering. Variegated Sweet flag will grow up to 36″ in height making it suitable for almost any location in the water garden. You can plant it in front of larger background plants to add color or if you have a smaller pond or water garden you can use the Variegated Sweet flag as a colorful background itself. Hardy in most places in North America this is an excellent marginal plant for water gardens. Common Name: Variegated Sweet FlagUse: Hardy MarginalFlower Color: N/ALeaf Color: Green & WhiteHeight: 12” to 36”Width: 3” to 8”Container Size: 1 gallon or largerFertilizer: 1 tablets monthlyHardiness Zone: 4 to12Light Conditions: Full sun to partial shadeNative To: North AmericaAvailable As: 2” and 4” pots Planting and Care Instructions For Water Garden PlantsMARGINAL OR BOG PLANTS Marginal plants should be planted in individual containers of approximately 1 to 3 gallon capacity. Some marginal plants are grown in 2” net pots and it is recommended that you plant without removing these net pots as not to damage the roots. Plant as you would the lilies, but when adding fertilizer tablets, use 1 tablet for 1 gallon size pots and 2 tablets for 2 or 3 gallon size pots. Marginal plants should be lowered to a depth of only 1 to 3 inches. They grow out of the water and are usually found at the water’s edge. Spring shipping days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.Summer shipping days Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.Fall shipping days: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.

Live Aztec Arrowhead Tropical Marginal Aquatic Pond/Bog

July 8, 2026

This plant is available for shipping nowSagittaria montevidensisSagittaria montevidensis is a great tropical marginal plant. White flower on spikes stands taller than the foliage to make for a nice show in the summer months. Arrow shaped leaves also add to its overall appearance. A very easy and low maintenance plant, Aztec arrowhead, is an excellent choice as a tropical marginal plant for any pond or water feature. Common Name: Aztec ArrowheadUse: Tropical MarginalFlower Color: WhiteLeaf Color: GreenHeight: to 48”Width: 8” to 24”Container Size: 1 gallon or largerFertilizer: 2 tablets monthlyHardiness Zone: 8 to11Light Conditions: Full sun to partial shadeNative To: South AmericaAvailable As: 2” and 4” pots Planting and Care Instructions For Water Garden PlantsMARGINAL OR BOG PLANTS Marginal plants should be planted in individual containers of approximately 1 to 3 gallon capacity. Some marginal plants are grown in 2? net pots and it is recommended that you plant without removing these net pots as not to damage the roots. Plant as you would the lilies, but when adding fertilizer tablets, use 1 tablet for 1 gallon size pots and 2 tablets for 2 or 3 gallon size pots. Marginal plants should be lowered to a depth of only 1 to 3 inches. They grow out of the water and are usually found at the water’s edge. Spring shipping days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday.Summer shipping days: Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday.Fall shipping days: Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday.

Live Aztec Arrowhead Tropical Marginal Aquatic Pond/Bog

July 8, 2026

This plant is available for shipping nowSagittaria montevidensisSagittaria montevidensis is a great tropical marginal plant. White flower on spikes stands taller than the foliage to make for a nice show in the summer months. Arrow shaped leaves also add to its overall appearance. A very easy and low maintenance plant, Aztec arrowhead, is an excellent choice as a tropical marginal plant for any pond or water feature. Common Name: Aztec ArrowheadUse: Tropical MarginalFlower Color: WhiteLeaf Color: GreenHeight: to 48”Width: 8” to 24”Container Size: 1 gallon or largerFertilizer: 2 tablets monthlyHardiness Zone: 8 to11Light Conditions: Full sun to partial shadeNative To: South AmericaAvailable As: 2” and 4” pots Planting and Care Instructions For Water Garden PlantsMARGINAL OR BOG PLANTS Marginal plants should be planted in individual containers of approximately 1 to 3 gallon capacity. Some marginal plants are grown in 2? net pots and it is recommended that you plant without removing these net pots as not to damage the roots. Plant as you would the lilies, but when adding fertilizer tablets, use 1 tablet for 1 gallon size pots and 2 tablets for 2 or 3 gallon size pots. Marginal plants should be lowered to a depth of only 1 to 3 inches. They grow out of the water and are usually found at the water’s edge. Spring shipping days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday.Summer shipping days: Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday.Fall shipping days: Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday.

Live Dwarf Papyrus Cyperus Haspan Tropical Aquatic Marginal Pond/Bog Plant

July 8, 2026

This plant is available for order; begin shipping nowCyperus haspanCyperus haspan, also known as dwarf papyrus, has been a mainstay in the water garden industry. This tropical marginal plant resembles a miniature version of the giant papyrus. A vigorous grower and easy to maintain, dwarf papyrus is a great plant to add a tropical look to your water feature no matter what the size. You can plant it singly or in a group around the margins of your pond. Common Name: Dwarf PapyrusUse: Tropical MarginalFlower Color: WhiteLeaf Color: GreenHeight: 18”Width: 3” to 6”Container Size: 1 gallon or largerFertilizer: 1 tablet monthlyHardiness Zone: 9 to12Light Conditions: Full sun to partial shadeNative To: North AmericaAvailable As: 2” and 4” pots Planting and Care Instructions For Water Garden PlantsMARGINAL OR BOG PLANTS Marginal plants should be planted in individual containers of approximately 1 to 3 gallon capacity. Some marginal plants are grown in 2” net pots and it is recommended that you plant without removing these net pots as not to damage the roots. The net pots are designed to split apart as the plants matures. You can help speed up this process by snipping a couple of times around the top rim of the pot. Plant as you would waterlilies with heavy loam soil, but when adding fertilizer tablets, use 1 tablet for 1 gallon size pots and 2 tablets for 2 or 3 gallon size pots. Marginal plants should be lowered to a depth of only 1 to 3 inches. They grow out of the water and are usually found at the water’s edge. Spring shipping days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.Summer shipping days: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.Fall shipping days: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.Winter shipping days: Monday and Friday.

Live Dwarf Papyrus Cyperus Haspan Tropical Aquatic Marginal Pond/Bog Plant

July 8, 2026

This plant is available for order; begin shipping nowCyperus haspanCyperus haspan, also known as dwarf papyrus, has been a mainstay in the water garden industry. This tropical marginal plant resembles a miniature version of the giant papyrus. A vigorous grower and easy to maintain, dwarf papyrus is a great plant to add a tropical look to your water feature no matter what the size. You can plant it singly or in a group around the margins of your pond. Common Name: Dwarf PapyrusUse: Tropical MarginalFlower Color: WhiteLeaf Color: GreenHeight: 18”Width: 3” to 6”Container Size: 1 gallon or largerFertilizer: 1 tablet monthlyHardiness Zone: 9 to12Light Conditions: Full sun to partial shadeNative To: North AmericaAvailable As: 2” and 4” pots Planting and Care Instructions For Water Garden PlantsMARGINAL OR BOG PLANTS Marginal plants should be planted in individual containers of approximately 1 to 3 gallon capacity. Some marginal plants are grown in 2” net pots and it is recommended that you plant without removing these net pots as not to damage the roots. The net pots are designed to split apart as the plants matures. You can help speed up this process by snipping a couple of times around the top rim of the pot. Plant as you would waterlilies with heavy loam soil, but when adding fertilizer tablets, use 1 tablet for 1 gallon size pots and 2 tablets for 2 or 3 gallon size pots. Marginal plants should be lowered to a depth of only 1 to 3 inches. They grow out of the water and are usually found at the water’s edge. Spring shipping days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.Summer shipping days: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.Fall shipping days: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.Winter shipping days: Monday and Friday.

Live Dwarf Giant King Tut Papyrus Tropical Aquatic Marginal Pond/Bog Plant

July 8, 2026

This plant is available for shipping now Cyperus percamenthusCyperus percamenthus, also known as King Tut papyrus and Dwarf giant papyrus, is an excellent tropical marginal plant. It is able to give you the look of giant papyrus, but with a much smaller maximum height that is easier to maintain for smaller water features. One of the most popular plants in the water garden industry, Dwarf Giant papyrus is very easy to maintain. There are several different names in the trade adding for a bit of confusion, but just ask for dwarf giant papyrus and you will get the plant you want. Common Name: King Tut Papyrus, Dwarf Giant PapyrusUse: Tropical MarginalFlower Color: WhiteLeaf Color: GreenHeight: 24”Width: 3” to 6”Container Size: 1 gallon or largerFertilizer: 1 tablet monthlyHardiness Zone: 9 to12Light Conditions: Full sun to partial shadeNative To: Available As: 2” and 4” pots Planting and Care Instructions For Water Garden PlantsMARGINAL OR BOG PLANTS Marginal plants should be planted in individual containers of approximately 1 to 3 gallon capacity. Some marginal plants are grown in 2” net pots and it is recommended that you plant without removing these net pots as not to damage the roots. Plant as you would the lilies, but when adding fertilizer tablets, use 1 tablet for 1 gallon size pots and 2 tablets for 2 or 3 gallon size pots. Marginal plants should be lowered to a depth of only 1 to 3 inches. They grow out of the water and are usually found at the water’s edge. Spring shipping days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.Summer shipping days: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.Fall shipping days: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.

Live Dwarf Papyrus Tropical Aquatic Marginal Pond Plant

July 8, 2026

This plant is available for shipping nowThis listing is for 1 live Dwarf Papyrus plant.Dwarf papyrus is a tropical pond plant and has been a mainstay in the water garden industry. This tropical marginal plant resembles a miniature version of the giant papyrus. A vigorous grower and easy to maintain, dwarf papyrus is a great plant to add a tropical look to your water feature no matter what the size. You can plant it singly or in a group around the margins of your pond. It can easily grow in water 1 to 5 inches above the roots in an 8 inch or wider container with heavy loam soil. This dwarf papyrus will grow to 12” to 18″ tall. A good grower that will spread quickly, hardy zones 9 – 12. Plant Specifications: Height: 12” to 18” Width: Bloom Season: summer Bloom Color: N/A Flower Production: N/A Foliage Color: green Container Size: 1 gallon or larger Fertilize: 2 tablets monthly Hardiness Zones: 9 through 12 Light Conditions: full sun to part shade Planting and Care Instructions For Water Garden PlantsMARGINAL OR BOG PLANTS – Marginal plants should be planted in individual containers of approximately 1 to 3 gallon capacity. Some marginal plants are grown in 2” net pots and it is recommended that you plant without removing these net pots as not to damage the roots. The net pots are designed to split apart as the plants matures. You can help speed up this process by snipping a couple of times around the top rim of the pot. Plant as you would the lilies with heavy loam soil, but when adding fertilizer tablets, use 1 tablet for 1 gallon size pots and 2 tablets for 2 or 3 gallon size pots. Marginal plants should be lowered to a depth of only 1 to 3 inches. They grow out of the water and are usually found at the water’s edge. Spring shipping days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.Summer shipping days: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.Fall shipping days: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.Winter shipping days: Monday and Friday.

Live Dwarf Papyrus Tropical Aquatic Marginal Pond Plant

July 8, 2026

This plant is available for shipping nowThis listing is for 1 live Dwarf Papyrus plant.Dwarf papyrus is a tropical pond plant and has been a mainstay in the water garden industry. This tropical marginal plant resembles a miniature version of the giant papyrus. A vigorous grower and easy to maintain, dwarf papyrus is a great plant to add a tropical look to your water feature no matter what the size. You can plant it singly or in a group around the margins of your pond. It can easily grow in water 1 to 5 inches above the roots in an 8 inch or wider container with heavy loam soil. This dwarf papyrus will grow to 12” to 18″ tall. A good grower that will spread quickly, hardy zones 9 – 12. Plant Specifications: Height: 12” to 18” Width: Bloom Season: summer Bloom Color: N/A Flower Production: N/A Foliage Color: green Container Size: 1 gallon or larger Fertilize: 2 tablets monthly Hardiness Zones: 9 through 12 Light Conditions: full sun to part shade Planting and Care Instructions For Water Garden PlantsMARGINAL OR BOG PLANTS – Marginal plants should be planted in individual containers of approximately 1 to 3 gallon capacity. Some marginal plants are grown in 2” net pots and it is recommended that you plant without removing these net pots as not to damage the roots. The net pots are designed to split apart as the plants matures. You can help speed up this process by snipping a couple of times around the top rim of the pot. Plant as you would the lilies with heavy loam soil, but when adding fertilizer tablets, use 1 tablet for 1 gallon size pots and 2 tablets for 2 or 3 gallon size pots. Marginal plants should be lowered to a depth of only 1 to 3 inches. They grow out of the water and are usually found at the water’s edge. Spring shipping days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.Summer shipping days: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.Fall shipping days: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.Winter shipping days: Monday and Friday.

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