A plant that I absolutely love to use in a water garden is a low-growing groundcover that is hard to forget. For use as a border plant or a waterfall filter plant I recommend Forget Me Not (Myosotis scorpoides) as a top choice. There is hardly an easier plant to grow and the diversity of …
Nelumbo ‘Momo Botan’ Question: Could You Provide Some Less Common Uses for Lotus Answer: Disappearing waterfalls and streams have continued to gain in popularity across the country. They are generally flanked by long expanses of stone and/or large boulders. Grasses, iris and creeping plants are the predominant plants of choice to soften the hard …
Giant Sensitive Plant – Aeschynome fluitans The International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society each year selects three plants that are incomparable for their value in the water garden. By highlighting some outstanding performers, we hope to increase each pond owner’s satisfaction and enjoyment in the beauty of their pond environment. For 2008, the Society is …
Golden Monkey Flower Well, that depends on where you mean. I’ve got favorites for the deep water, favorites for the margins and a favorite streambed plant. This issue I want to talk about my first choice for a waterfall and stream. The Golden Monkey Flower is not only a great plant for spring and summer …
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Floating Islands Question: I’m very interested in your philosophies on nutrient reduction in ponds and wonder if you have any updated information? You previously mentioned work with the University of Maryland. Is there any firm data as a result of your studies? Answer: The future of marketing is definitely following a green trend so arming …
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Name: Bernice Ikings Type: Hardy Water lily Family: Nymphaeaceae Origin: Unknown Hybridized by: Strawn Aquatic Nursery Nursery: Florida Aquatic Nurseries, Inc Habit: Medium spread (6 feet) Height: Surface leaves Hardiness: zone 4 Depth: 1-6 feet Comments: This Kirk Strawn lily has a striking reddish pink flower that is a real eye catcher. Complimented by reddish …
[img:1] It is with great pleasure that the International Waterlily & Water Gardening Society announces the winners of the 2007 New Waterlily Competition. (See the pictures of the winners.) Congratulations! Best New Waterlily: Nymphaea ‘Suwanna’ Second Best Tropical Waterlily: N. ‘Pam Wilson’ by Charles Winch Best New Hardy Waterlily: N. ‘Miss Siam’ Second Best Hardy …
There are numerous species of aquatic irises, many native to North America. They grow in areas from Alaska to Florida, and just about everywhere in between. Not only are they a pondscaper’s best friend, they are the original multi-tasking aquatic. They filter the water, avoid hungry koi, blend aquatic plants with terrestrial landscaping, are reliable, …
