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Tropical Shallow Water and Bog Plants

Natural ponds have a profusion of flags, rushes, reeds and small flowering plants which delight the eye. Add some variety of bog plants to your water garden, pond or lake by planting with these ornamental plants. Select from hardy and tropical plants, each having their own traits. Tropical Shallow Water and Bog Plants can quickly grow, produce more flowers, and outperform the hardy varieties with the right growing conditions. Bring them indoors in the winter season to enjoy.

  • Water PoppiesWater Poppy

    ‘Water Poppy’ Aquatic Plant

    Everyone loves the perennial ‘Water Poppy’ with its thick oval, floating, deep green leaves and handsome three petaled clear yellow flowers. The dark black stamens contrast with the clear yellow blooms.

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  • 'Umbrella Palm' Marginal Plants

    ‘Umbrella Palm’ Aquatic Plants

    The ‘Umbrella Palm’ plant has wonderful green foliage with umbrella-like leaves. It’s happy both in and out of the water. The movement in the wind makes an attractive sight.

    As a delicate plant, it requires indoor winter protection but can be easily cultivated in a pot within a pool during the summer months, and then transitioned indoors as a charming room plant for the winter season

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  • Dwarf Papyrus Marginal Plant

    ‘Dwarf Papyrus’ Bog Plants

    This desirable ‘Dwarf Papyrus’ can grow about 2 feet talk. The thread like leaves are shorter and more compact than the ‘Papyrus’. It grows fast and is very showy. The green spikes on top of the plant makes this a most attractive plant for that special place in your water garden pool.

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  • Brazilian Pennywort Aquatic Plant

    Brazilian Pennywort Aquatic Plant

    Discover the captivating allure of these submerged Brazilian Pennywort plants as they gracefully sway in the water. With their elegant movement and leaves resembling pennies, they exude a unique charm that is hard to resist.

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  • Touching a Water Sensitivity PlantWater Sensitivity Plant with Blossom

    ‘Water Sensitivity’ Plant

    The Water Sensitivity Plant reacts to touch by closing its leaves, thanks to its unique flotation system made of bulbous material. Its bright yellow feathery flower adds beauty to the water, making it a captivating addition to any water garden pool. Your guests will surely be amazed when they interact with this extraordinary aquatic plant.

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  • 'Rain Water Lily'

    ‘Rain Water Lily’

    After the spring rains, this Rain Lily will continue to bloom well into the fall.

    The lovely and showy starry white blossoms are surrounded by the foot-long, dark-green, rush-like leaves. The pure white blossom against the dark green leaves makes an attractive sight.

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  • 'Primrose Creeper' Aquatic Plant

    ‘Primrose Creeper’ Aquatic Plant

    ‘Primrose Creeper’ is a rapidly growing plant with “creeping” floating stems. It has waxy green leaves and a profusion of inch-wide bright, golden yellow flowers standing above the water.

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  • 'Dwarf Parrot Feather' Aquatic Plant

    ‘Dwarf Parrot Feather’ Aquatic Plant

    This ‘Dwarf Parrot Feather’ is an unique plant that resembles the ‘Parrot Feather’ but the Dwarf is smaller and more compact with sturdier leaves.

    Later in the season, small maroon flowers grow that is a contrast against the green foliage.

    This is easy to grow and will gracefully grow across the surface of the water. This grows well around your fountain or waterfall display.

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  • Papyrus TopsPapyrus against the sky

    ‘Papyrus’ Live Plant

    The ‘Papyrus’, a famous Egyptian paper plant, has tall triangular stalks that terminate at the top with a tuft of long thread-like leaves to give the plant a novel appearance.

    Shallow water and rich soil are best for this plant that can grow well in slightly moist ground.

    It is thought that this species of papyrus was at one time abhorred by the crocodile which led to the construction of the cradle of the infant Moses.

    It will serve well as a tall background plant for pools and ponds.

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  • 'Dwarf Umbrella Palm' Plant

    ‘Dwarf Umbrella Palm’ Plant

    This ‘Dwarf Umbrella Palm’ is a smaller and slenderer species than the regular umbrella palm, forming tight, compact clumps of wiry stems and less spreading whorls of leaves.

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  • 'Dwarf Red-Stemmed Parrot Feather' Plants.

    ‘Dwarf Red Stemmed Parrot Feather’ Plant

    This ‘Dwarf Red Stemmed Parrot Feather’ is an unique plant that resembles the ‘Parrot Feather’ but this one is smaller and has distinct red stems that contrast with the green foliage.

    It’s easy to grow and will gracefully spread across the water’s surface.

    It grows in moving water, thus you can grow it around the fountain or waterfall display.

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  • 'Variegated Radicans' Aquatic Plant

    ‘Variegated Radicans’ Aquatic Plant

    This aquatic plant will grow to about 1 foot tall and grow small attractive flowers. It is very easy to grow and will adorn a special spot in any water garden pool.

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  • 'Radicans' Aquatic Plant

    ‘Radicans’ Aquatic Plant

    ‘Radicans’, native to the United States, is a rapidly growing plant with “creeping” floating stems. It has waxy green leaves and a profusion of inch-wide bright, golden yellow flowers that grows above the water.

    This ‘Radicans’ will thrive in the sun or shade.

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  • On Sale Today! Centerpiece 8 Shallow-Water Plants Surprise Collection: Tropical and Hardy

    Centerpiece 8 Shallow-Water Plants Surprise Collection: Tropical & Hardy

    The “Centerpiece 8 Collection” features a selection of eight (8) shallow-water plants carefully chosen by our skilled greenhouse team to elevate the beauty of your water garden.

    Resembling the plants popular in the 1920s, this collection will provide your water garden with a timeless and inviting appearance. These plants have been favorites among Tricker’s customers for many years, ensuring their quality and appeal.

    The collection comprises eight (8) shallow-water plants  (tropical and hardy ) that are beloved for their popularity and beauty.

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  • Close-up of Ruby Eye Arrowhead Aquatic Plant BlossomsRuby Eye Arrowhead Collage

    ‘Ruby Eye Arrowhead’

    This spectacular ‘Ruby Eye Arrowhead’ has attractive arrow shaped leaves with brilliant white flowers that have three petals with red spots surrounding the yellow stamens. This beautiful flower will stand out in your water garden. This plant is native to the United States.

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  • 'Mellon Swords' Aquatic Plants

    ‘Mellon Swords’ Aquatic Plants

    The fast growing ‘Mellon Sword’ is one of the most beautiful species of the genus. It can be grown in a bright or slightly shady area. The white flowers bloom above the water and can reach 2′ -3′ tall for that wonder centerpiece in your aquarium.

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  • On Sale Today! Aquatic bog and marginal plants are growing among rocks in the little pond in the backyard.Marginal aquatic plants for the perimeter.

    ‘Tricker’s 10 Surprise Collection: Shallow-Water & Bog Plants

    “Tricker’s Special 10 Collection” is a wonderful mixture of 10 hardy and tropical varieties of shallow water and bog plants for your water garden pool. Place marginal plants around the perimeter and bog plants in the muddy area to complete your design.

    All varieties are selected by our crew and will be labeled and specially priced and selected for prolific growth.

    Not Included: Water lilies and lotuses. This is to complete your pond with plants that grow at the perimeter in soggy soil or shallow water.

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  • Dwarf Giant Papyrus Marginal Pond Plants

    Tropical Dwarf Giant Papyrus Plants

    The ‘Dwarf Giant Papyrus’ has quite strong stems that sway in the summer breeze. The distinct mop-like heads make the plant quite attractive.

    This papyrus can be brought indoors for the winter months, then back outdoors after the snow melts and the waters start to warm.

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  • On Sale Today! Japanese Six Dwarf Shallow-Water Garden Surprise Collection

    Japanese Six Dwarf Shallow-Water Garden Surprise Collection: Tropical & Hardy

    To create an authentic Japanese garden, it is essential to have a unique assortment of six (6) miniature tropical and hardy bog and shallow water plants that thrive in shallow water.

    The varying heights and textures of these plants will bring a distinctive charm to the overall look and feel of your garden.

    Not Included: water lilies or lotuses. This is a collection of plants to set near the perimeter of your pond to complete the scene.

    All six plants will be carefully selected by the greenhouse crew.

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  • 'Tropical White Butterfly Water Lily'

    Tropical ‘White Butterfly’ Water Lily

    The White Butterfly Lily is about 4-ft tall and a canna-like plant with large green leaves and has fragrant gardenia-like smelling blossoms. The abundant odoriferous flowers make excellent cut flowers for indoors which will remind you of your beautiful water garden display

    Botanical Name: Hedychium coronarium”
    Size: About 4′ tall depending on growing conditions.

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