You won’t have to find a four-leaf clover to wish upon if you plant this small aquatic in your pond. Its peridot green leaves divide into four distinct parts, just like its namesake. Plant it near the bank or in your pond and it will soon produce a three to six inch lacy green curtain ideal for shading and sheltering fish. The evergreen fern relative grows from four to six inches tall in shallow water. Native to the Northern Hemisphere, it’s perfect for most ponds and for making wishes. (Deciduous)
Ever think what fun it would be to have a swan in your pond? You can plant this unique perennial and its leaves will mature to look like your pond harbors graceful green “swans.” The Alisima gramineum bears tiny, delicate ivory blossoms on long stems. The leaves vary depending on their age and the water’s depth. Young ones trail like dainty ribbons. As they develop, they become broader and more rounded and float on the water’s surface. Finally they assume their swan like appearance. (Deciduous)
Also known as Blue Flag, this popular variety will enchant you with its violet blossoms shown to advantage on two foot tall stems. Examine the flowers closely and you'll notice some petals have steaks of yellow, green and white. The lovely blooms appear in early summer. (Evergreen)
This new water iris features spectacular flowers of creamy yellow and delicate lilac. Reaches 2 to 3 feet in height, and will take center stage in your water garden with the unique coloring of the large blossoms. (Evergreen)
Water Iris Her Heighness White
Best of the pure whites. Big and ruffled with small yellow signals. (Evergreen)
Tall lime green spikes give this iris a wild look. The flower is of a fine rose wine color, clear and sparkling in the sunlight. This species blooms freely spring and summer with foliage year-round. (Evergreen)
Tall spikes of cheerful, canary-yellow flowers perch above masses of parrot green leaves to make your pond a spectacular sight. This species does well year-round. (Evergreen)
