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Floating Bog Plants


AQUATIC MINT
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Common Name: AQUATIC MINT
Scientific Name: (Mentha aquatica)
Water Depth: 0"-4"
Hardiness Zones: 6-11
Description: Reddish-green foliage that forms a dense mat. Strong mint fragrance. Lavender flowers in fall.

DWARF RED STEMMED PARROT FEATHER
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Common Name: DWARF RED STEMMED PARROT FEATHER
Scientific Name: (Miriophyllum ssp.)
Water Depth: 0-10"
Hardiness Zones: 6-11
Description: 3-4 in. Feathery, delicate, lacy foliage. Red stems.

GIANT SENSITIVE PLANT
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Common Name: GIANT SENSITIVE PLANT
Scientific Name: (Neptunia aquaitca)
Water Depth: 1-8"
Hardiness Zones: 10
Description: Fern-like leaves, close when touched. Yellow flowers. June-Sept. Large, fast growing.

Common Name: PARROT FEATHER
Scientific Name: (Myriophyllum aquatica)
Water Depth: 0
Hardiness Zones: 6-11
Description: Reddish-green foliage that forms a dense mat. Strong mint fragrance. Lavender flowers in fall.

Common Name: WATER HAWTHORNE
Scientific Name: (Aponogeton distachyos)
Water Depth: 18"-30"
Hardiness Zones: 6-11
Description: Unusual leaf shaped plant. Leaves 1 1/2” wide by 8”-10” long. Blooms best in cool water. Blooms in fall and spring. Blooms all winter in south. Fragrant white flowers.