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Plants for a Container Water Garden
A pond in a pot
By: NHGC

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In a recent podcast , Glen O. Seibert gave some tips for creating a compact water garden in a container. Here are a few more popular plants for container water gardens.

Aquatic Plants
Uprights
Blue flag iris (Iris versicolor, Zones 3 to 9)
Canna (Canna spp., Zones 7 to 10)
Calla lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica, Zones 8 to 10)
Dwarf papyrus (Cyperus papyrus ‘Nanus’, Zones 7 to 11)
Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia, Zones 5 to 11)
Sweet flag (Acorus calamus, Zones 4 to 11)
Yellow flag (Iris pseudacorus, Zones 5 to 8)

Fillers
Marsh trefoil (Menyanthes trifoliata, Zones 3 to 7)
Water clover (Marsilea drummondii, Zones 9 to 11)
Water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes, Zones 9 to 11)
Water lily (Nymphaea spp., Zones 4 to 11 for hardy spp., 10 to 11 for tropical spp.; hardiness varies with cultivar)

Trailers
Golden moneywort (Lysimachia nummularia ‘Aurea’, Zones 4 to 8)
Loosestrife ‘Outback Sunset’ (Lysimachia congestiflora ‘Outback Sunset’, Zones 6 to 9)
Parrot feather (Myriophyllum aquaticum, Zones 6 to 11)
Water mint (Mentha aquatica, Zones 6 to 11)

Resources
Aquatic plants and planting supplies
http://www.pondpals.com/aquatic_plants/
http://www.liveaquaria.com/

Solar-powered pumps
http://www.siliconsolar.com/
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rcallier1

Location: amarillo, TX
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Posted:9/11/2009

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I'll love to grow an aquatic gardn. You not only provide the plants names, but where to buy them. Unfortunately, I don't have a credit card, but I'll try to contact the providers o see if they will accept money orders. I'm very glad with you all. Thanks a lot

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rlabombard

Location: sarnia, ON
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Posted:9/21/2009

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I listened to the podcast, but it was about ways to use large pots without having to fill them with potting mix. I would like to have heard the correct podcast.

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jgarcia3

Location: san ysidro, CA
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Posted:10/17/2009

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The aquatic pond is a beautiful idea, but what can you do about mosquitos breeding?

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MEgardening58

Location: unity, ME
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Posted:11/12/2009

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Before purchasing aquatic plants check with your State environmental office or Agriculture Department for what can be imported. Historically accepted aquatic plants are considered invasive in certain areas, (i.e., mill foil, parrot feather, etc.). In years past I used to collect from selected ponds, but recent laws prohibit this activity in my area now. So I check with local garden centers and on-line retailers in my area.

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Escape route

To help prevent accidental drownings of birds and small animals in a water garden, always give them a means of escape if they fall in. A well-seasoned piece of driftwood can be placed from the edge of the pool and extend into it. You can also provide a ladder of rocks. Visitors appreciate a safe approach to get a drink of water or bath.

Carol Turley
Cadiz, Kentucky

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