Pond Plants

Carex panicea is carnation sedge, a UK native sedge for damp meadows and boggy ground. It is useful in bog gardens for its fine texture and low, ti...

Equisetum scirpoides is dwarf horsetail, a low-growing relative of larger horsetails. It forms neat clumps of thin green stems and suits small bog ...

Iris louisiana 'Colorific' is a Louisiana iris grown for strong colour and reliable flowering in wet soil. It thrives in bog gardens and pond margi...

Alisma plantago-aquatica is water plantain, a native marginal found around ponds, lakes, and slow streams. It is grown for its airy flower sprays a...

Primula florindae is giant cowslip, a candelabra primrose for damp shade and bog edges. It’s loved for its tiers of nodding yellow flowers in early...

Petasites japonicus 'Variegatus' is variegated Japanese butterbur, grown for huge leaves with cream markings. It brings instant coverage in damp gr...

Potentilla palustris is marsh cinquefoil, also known as Comarum palustre. It’s a proper bog plant with dark, starry flowers and a long season in we...

Phalaris arundinacea var. picta is ribbon grass, also called gardener’s garters. It’s a wetland grass with striped leaves and a strong spreading ha...

Lychnis flos-cuculi is ragged robin, a classic damp meadow plant with airy pink flowers. It is ideal for natural bog gardens and damp meadow edges ...

Houttuynia cordata 'Boo-Boo' is a compact, variegated houttuynia grown for colourful heart-shaped leaves. It’s often sold as a chameleon plant type...

Physostegia virginiana is obedient plant, a late summer bloomer for damp soil. It gets its name because you can gently move the flowers on the spik...

Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides 'Crystal Confetti' is a variegated pennywort used as low ground cover in damp conditions. It’s a good plant for the fron...

Cyperus 'King Tut' is an umbrella sedge grown for tall stems topped with big green umbrella heads. It’s often sold as a patio marginal for tubs and...

Lysimachia punctata 'Alexander' is a variegated dotted loosestrife with yellow flowers and cream-edged leaves. It’s a useful plant when you want su...

Juncus ensifolius is swordleaf rush, and 'Flying Hedgehogs' is a named form sold for its quirky flower heads. It’s a neat rush for wet soil and pon...

Mentha pulegium is pennyroyal, a low mint that likes damp soil and pond edges. It’s often used as a scented ground cover in wet spots, and it can f...

Phragmites australis is common reed, a tall UK native grass for wetlands and pond margins. It is useful for screening and wildlife cover, but it ne...

Lysimachia punctata is dotted loosestrife, a tough perennial with yellow flowers along upright stems. It is not a true marginal, but it likes moist...

Iris versicolor 'Kermesina' is a cultivar of blue flag iris, a wetland iris that suits bog gardens and pond edges. It is a tough iris that copes we...

Iris ensata 'Activity' is a Japanese iris for bog gardens and pond margins. It’s grown for large early summer flowers and upright foliage. Japanese...

Lilaeopsis brasilensis is Brazilian micro sword, a low, grass-like marginal that can form a short carpet. It is often used to edge ponds and soften...

Iris ensata 'Harlequinesque' is a Japanese iris grown for large early summer flowers. You may also see Japanese iris sold under the older name Iris...

Hosta 'First Frost' is a tidy, medium hosta with blue-green leaves and a yellow to cream margin. It’s a great plant for damp shade and works well o...

Lychnis flos-cuculi 'Alba' is white ragged robin, a damp meadow plant with airy, fringed flowers. It’s a great choice for the upper edge of a bog g...