Cardinal Flower, Lobelia cardinalis

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Aquatic Plants, Pond Plants, Locally Grown, Minneapolis St. Paul MN, Native Type: Marginal pond plant Flower: Bright red flowers atop tall redish stems. Foliage also slightly red. Repeat bloomer. Height: Grows ~36″ tall. Light: Full sun preferred. Zone: 3-8 Water...

Horsetail, Equisetum hymale

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Aquatic Plants, Pond Plants, Locally Grown, Minneapolis St. Paul MN, Native Type: Marginal pond plant, bog plant Flower:  Grown for unique segmented foliage. This plant looks like mini bamboo to some.  Height: 24-36″ Light: Full sun to part shade. Zone: 3-9...

Bottle Brush Sedge, Carex comosa

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Aquatic Plants, Pond Plants, Locally Grown, Minneapolis St. Paul MN, Native Type: Marginal pond plant, shallow bog plant Flower: Interesting greenish flowers emerge late spring-mid summer. Sharp, triangular foliage. Height: 18-36″ Light: Full sun to part shade...

Spikerush, Eleocharis palustris

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Aquatic Plants, Pond Plants, Locally Grown, Minneapolis St. Paul MN, Native Type: Marginal pond plant, shallow bog plant Flower: Fine textured foliage growing straight up like thin straws. Flowers appear as whitish clumps at the end of those leaves giving the...

Blue Flag Iris, Iris versicolor

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Aquatic Plants, Pond Plants, Locally Grown, Minneapolis St. Paul MN, Native Type: Marginal pond plant Flower: Native iris- Blue to purple flowers in spring, depending on genetic strain you have. Medium green, narrow leaves during growing season. Height: 18-36 inches....

Pickerel Rush, Pontederia cordata

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Aquatic Plants, Pond Plants, Locally Grown, Minneapolis St. Paul MN, Native Purple vs. Pink Pickerel Rush Type: Marginal pond plant, bog plant Flower: Purple spikes appear over arrow shaped bright green leaves.  Blooms June – September. Height: 24-36 inches...