August Special

Mentha aquatica is a vigorous marginal plant that will quickly establish itself in shallow water or in moist ground. *Shipping Restrictions*

Crinum produces one of the most beautiful inflorescences in the water gardening world. Above its strap-like leaves, on a thick stem, are 3 -7 large, strongly fragrant, white flowers, each of which has five narrow petals. Flowers are produced in spring and fall. Plants will grow to 18 inches tall and produces runners which will eventually form a colony in a pot or large bog setting. Seeds are also produced. (Also known as Southern Bog Lily, or Seven Sisters.)

A water tolerant Canna with red flowers and dark purplish red leaves that are strikingly variegated with green and cream stripes. The strikingly variegated leaves are offset by the bright orange-red 4 to 5 inch flowers. Does well in up to 6 inches of water, but will grow well on land. Zones 8-11, although we have seen Canna in use in road mediums in a town in southern Michigan!

Also called Allegheny Monkey Flower. Similar to Mimulus guttatus, except that the flowers are blue-violet, and the plant gets bigger. The fleshy, slightly hairy leaves grow from a branching stem that follows the ground and will climb over pond edges or float across shallow water. It can be anchored with gravel or small stones in shallow water areas.(1-2" of water),waterfall pockets, along streambeds, and in boggy areas. Prefers full or partial sun. The 1 inch blue-violet flowers are like the familiar Monkey Flower of gardening fame. This plant propagates by seed, and is easily germinated. Height 1' to 3' - Flowers in May, June, July, August, September. ZONE 8

Also known as Fiber Optic Grass. A very attractive grasslike, rush relative growing to 8 inches tall with bright green evergreen foliage. Plant in part shade to full sun along the coast, directly in water at a depth of 2 in. or at the water's edge. Useful singularly, in mass or as a ground cover. In the summer, attractive dark brown small flowers appear at the end of each stem and contrast well with the foliage. Cut back yearly for fresh new growth. An excellent plant for pond edges, bog gardens, or rock features. Reseeds freely. Will suffer frost, drought, and full sun. **** Restrictions: Sorry, but we can't ship this item to Puerto Rico. ****

Round leaves are held on narrow stems that attach in the center of the leaf. Leaves grow to nearly 2" in diameter, and the stems will grow to a foot long when crowded, but are usually shorter than that. Wilform colonies on pond margins or afloat over open water. Mixes in well with other plants, tolerates shade. Moderately invasive.

The fleshy, slightly hairy leaves grow from a branching stem that follows the ground and will climb over pond edges or float across shallow water. It can be anchored with gravel or small stones in shallow water areas.(1-2" of water),waterfall pockets, along streambeds, and in boggy areas. The 1 inch yellow flowers are like the familiar Monkey Flower of gardening fame. This plant propagates by seed, and is easily germinated. Height 12in to 18in - Flowers in May, June, July, August, September. ZONE 8

An attractive rigidly upright growing 18-24 inch tall rush from New Zealand. The 1/8 inch wide needle-like leaves are deep green and striped along one edge with yellow. Will grow to up to 3 feet tall. Hardy to about 0-10 degrees F.

This plants growth habit is similar to that of the other Marselias with the distinction of having pubescent, or hairy leaves. This "hariness" gives the plant a silvery appearance when viewed from a distance. It tolerates full sun and low water.