Bog Plants
April Stocklist
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Acorus gramineus 'Ogon'
Sweet Flag
Tufts of bright gold and green variegated foliage to 30 cm. Prefers damp areas. Good pond edge plant. Sun/semi-shade.
size
140sqt
Acorus gramineus variegatus
Variegated sweet flag
Tufts of cream/green variegated foliage to 30 cm. Prefers damp areas. Good pond edge plant. Sun/semi-shade.
size
140sqt
Alocasia sp.
Red Stem Taro
Clumping plant to 1.5m high with green heart-shaped leaves and red stems. Striking accent plant. Tolerates wet conditions. Sun/shade.
size
140std
Bacopa monniera
'Brahmi', ' Memory Herb'
'The Memory Herb'. Spreading water plant with small rounded leaves and small white flowers. Sun/semi-shade.
size
140std
Baumea articulata
Jointed Twigrush
Native perennial with rush-like stems to 2.5m. Drooping flowers in summer & autumn. Needs damp/wet conditions. Tolerates water to 1m. Also coastal . Sun/semi-shade.
size
140std
Carex riparia 'Coerulea'
Blue Carex
Extremely vigorous upright blue/green running grass with broad blades to 50 cm. Garden or pond edge use. Also for erosion control. Sun/semi-shade.
size
140std
Colocasia esculenta
'Black Magic'
Stunning aroid with almost black leaves. Hardy plant for moist/wet soils. Can grow in water. Tolerates deep shade.
size
140std
Cyperus isocladus syn. prolifer
Dwarf Papyrus
Evergreen clumping plant with tufts of fine foliage on short stems to 30 cm. Useful for ponds or damp situations. Sun/shade.
size
140std
Elaeocaris acuta
Common Spike Rush
Very attractive clumping round stem rush with 5cm brown spike at tip. Grows to 30-40cm Sun/semi-shade.
size
140std
Isolepis 'Alice River'
Small green tussock of fine stiff grass with orange, pin-headed flower stems to 30cm. Prefers boggy conditions. Full/part sun.
size
140std
Isolepis nodosa
Knobby Club Rush
Native clumping sedge to 50cm. Flowerheads are compact rusty brown balls near the top of the stem. Drought-tolerant once established but prefers moist soil. Sun/semi-shade.
size
140std
Juncus effusis spiralis
Curling Reed
Novel spiralling form of ordinary reed. Makes tangled curls so plant reaches only 15cms. Keep moist while establishing. Sun or part shade.
size
140std
Juncus krausii
Sea Rush
Arching stems to 1.5m. Salt tolerant. Lacy flower head emerges from near stem tip in spring/summer. Keep moist while establishing. Sun or part shade.
size
140std
Juncus usitatus
Common Rush
Arching stems to 1.5 m. Ideal for waterside planting. Lacy flower head emerges from near stem tip in spring/summer. Keep moist while establishing. Sun or part shade.
size
140std
Lepironia articulata
Silver Quill Sedge
Perennial native sedge with stiffly erect grey-green stems to 2.5m. Has small dark brown ovoid flower spike near top. Water or boggy position. Sun/semi-shade.
size
140std
Lilaeopsis brisbanensis
Bright green 2.5cm high groundcover with many leaves. Good lawn substitute for moist/boggy conditions. Cangrow in water. Sun or part shade.
size
140sqt
Schoenoplectus validus
River Clubrush
Erect rush with cylindrical stems to 3m. Showy dark brown flowerheads October - April. Prevents erosion; good for water cleaning. Salt tolerant. Sun/semi-shade.
size
140std
Zantedeschia 'Green Goddess'
Striking green & white flowered variety of the popular Arum Lily. Good cut flower. Will grow in water. Sun/shade.
size
140std
Zantedeschia aethiopica
Arum Lily
Clumping tuberous perennial to 1m with dark green leaves and clear white flowers. Good cut flower. Will grow in water. Sun/shade.
size
140std
