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Aquatics

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Colocasia esculenta 'Maui Gold'

Royal Hawaiian Series Elephant Ear/Taro

Lime green leaves, full sun

Royal Hawaiian Series Elephant Ear/Taro
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Colocasia esculenta 'Violet Stem'

Elephant Ear/Taro

Green wax-like leaves with deep violet stems

Elephant Ear/Taro
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Cyperus alternifolius

Umbrella Palm

High stems with thin blades arranged like an umbrella on the end

Umbrella Palm
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Cyperus alternifolius 'Gracilis'

Dwarf Umbrella Palm

Ribbon-like leaves around tips of bare stems

Dwarf Umbrella Palm
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Cyperus papyrus

Egyptian Paper Reed Papyrus

Tufted foliage on top of long stems

Egyptian Paper Reed Papyrus
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Cyperus papyrus 'Nanus'

Dwarf Papyrus

Mini version of Egyptian Paper Reed, green stems

Dwarf Papyrus
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Cyperus percamenthus

King Tut Giant Dwarf Papyrus

This plant has green stalky stems topped by rounded arching threads. Grows well in standing water.

King Tut Giant Dwarf Papyrus
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Dichromena colorata

Star Grass

Narrow leaves with white star flowers nearly all summer long

Star Grass
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Eichhornia crassipes

Water Hyacinth

Waxy green foliage, lavender-blue flowers

Water Hyacinth
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Eleocharis palustris

Common Spikerush

Native plant with upright round leafless stems

Common Spikerush
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Eleocharis tuberosa

Water Chestnut

Graceful tube-shaped green leafless stems

Water Chestnut
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Elodea canadensis

Anacharis

Small, strap-shaped dark green leaves about 1" long

Anacharis
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Equisetum hyemale

Horsetail Reed

Erect, jointed stems with ash grey bands at the stem joints

Horsetail Reed
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Equisetum scorpoides

Dwarf Horsetail Reed

Green grass like stems with bands of brown

Dwarf Horsetail Reed
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Hippuris vulgaris

Mare's Tail

Resembles Parrot's Feather but with upright growth habits

Mare's Tail
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Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon'

Chameleon Plant

Red stems bear red, green & yellow leaves

Chameleon Plant
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Hydrocotyle verticillata

Marsh/Whorled Pennywort

Mass of scalloped green leaves, white flowers

Marsh/Whorled Pennywort
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Hymenocallis latifolia

Spider Lily

Striking white flowers above striated foliage

Spider Lily
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Iris ensata 'Assorted Colors'

Japanese Iris

Stems are green and flowers bloom a variety of colors including blue, violet and white. They grow well in moist soils including up to 6" of standing water. They prefer full sun, but can take some shade. Blooms in early summer.

Japanese Iris
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Iris ensata 'Variegata'

Variegated Japanese Iris

Green & white vertical stripes, purple flowers

Variegated Japanese Iris
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