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With long, floating stems and finely divided, whorled gray-green leaves, it’s a top choice for natural water filtration and oxygenation in garden ponds and aquatic habitats. This brittle, free-floating plant provides excellent shelter for small fish, tadpoles, and aquatic invertebrates, and can help control algae by outcompeting it for nutrients. 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With slender, gray-green stems that can reach up to 3 feet in length, it plays an important ecological role in freshwater habitats. This underwater plant provides food and shelter for ducks, waterfowl, and aquatic life. 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Often called Banana Lily due to its banana-shaped tubers, this striking water plant spreads across quiet ponds and ditches, with flowers that float or rise slightly above the surface. Blooming from spring to fall, it thrives in full sun and still water, making it a favorite in natural pondscapes and water gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1066\" data-start=\"600\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"620\" data-start=\"600\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"640\" data-start=\"621\"\u003eNymphaea mexicana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1066\" data-start=\"600\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"654\" data-start=\"643\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Texas and Southern U.S.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1066\" data-start=\"600\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"709\" data-start=\"690\"\u003eNative Habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ponds, ditches, and calm freshwater areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1066\" data-start=\"600\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"765\" data-start=\"754\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floating leaves; flowers may rise up to 6 inches above water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1066\" data-start=\"600\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"840\" data-start=\"829\"\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Variable (floating and spreading by rhizomes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1066\" data-start=\"600\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"899\" data-start=\"889\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1066\" data-start=\"600\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"921\" data-start=\"911\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet (fully aquatic)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1066\" data-start=\"600\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/b\u003e 7–11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1066\" data-start=\"600\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"987\" data-start=\"977\"\u003eBloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to October\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nativo Gardens","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":43481630834781,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/1127\/6381\/files\/YellowWaterlily3.jpg?v=1750552671"},{"product_id":"white-waterlily","title":"White Waterlily","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"702\" data-start=\"97\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"117\" data-start=\"97\"\u003eNymphaea odorata\u003c\/strong\u003e (Fragrant White Waterlily or Beaver Root) is one of the most iconic and widespread native waterlilies in North America. Floating on calm waters with large, fragrant white blooms and round green leaves tinged purple underneath, this aquatic perennial adds beauty and structure to ponds, lakes, and slow streams. Its flowers open in the early morning and close by midday, releasing a sweet scent that attracts birds and other wildlife. With floating leaves and spongy stems that provide food and shelter for waterfowl and mammals, this lily is both ornamental and ecologically valuable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1183\" data-start=\"704\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"724\" data-start=\"704\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"743\" data-start=\"725\"\u003eNymphaea odorata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1183\" data-start=\"704\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"757\" data-start=\"746\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Texas and North America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1183\" data-start=\"704\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"812\" data-start=\"793\"\u003eNative Habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ponds, lakes, slow streams, ditches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1183\" data-start=\"704\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"862\" data-start=\"851\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floating leaves; flowers rise slightly above surface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1183\" data-start=\"704\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"929\" data-start=\"918\"\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Variable (spreads by rhizomes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1183\" data-start=\"704\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"973\" data-start=\"963\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Part Shade (blooms best with sun)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1183\" data-start=\"704\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1032\" data-start=\"1022\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet (fully aquatic)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1183\" data-start=\"704\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUSDA Zones: \u003c\/b\u003e4–11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1183\" data-start=\"704\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1098\" data-start=\"1088\"\u003eBloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to October\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nativo Gardens","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":43481669992541,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/1127\/6381\/files\/white_waterlily_2.jpg?v=1750553516"},{"product_id":"swamp-smartweed","title":"Swamp Smartweed","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"643\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"126\"\u003ePolygonum hydropiperoides\u003c\/strong\u003e (Swamp Smartweed) is a moisture-loving, clump-forming perennial native to Texas and widespread across North America. With upright stems, narrow dark green leaves, and small green flowers clustered on slender spikes, it’s a quiet workhorse in wetland gardens, restoration zones, and rain gardens. Thriving in saturated soils, ditches, and pond edges, this plant plays a role in stabilizing soil and supporting wetland biodiversity. Its dense root system makes it a great candidate for bog filters or native wet edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"665\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"693\"\u003ePolygonum hydropiperoides\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"707\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Texas and North America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"762\"\u003eNative Habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marshes, ditches, stream edges, and other consistently wet areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"841\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 3 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"868\"\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 2 feet (clumping to spreading habit)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"923\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"945\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist to Wet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/b\u003e 5–10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003eBloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nativo Gardens","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":43482796589149,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/1127\/6381\/files\/SwampSmartweed2.jpg?v=1750637004"},{"product_id":"pickerelweed","title":"Pickerelweed","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"656\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"109\"\u003ePontederia cordata\u003c\/strong\u003e (Pickerelweed or Pickerel Rush) is a striking, pond-loving perennial native to Texas and much of eastern North America. With tall flower spikes in shades of blue, purple, or white rising above heart-shaped leaves, it adds bold texture and color to shallow water edges. This emergent aquatic grows with its roots and stems underwater and its leaves and blooms above, providing food and habitat for waterfowl, bees, butterflies, and dragonflies. 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With long, ribbon-like floating leaves and slender flower spikes that rise above the water's surface, it plays a key role in freshwater ecosystems. Often used as an oxygenator in water gardens and natural ponds, this submerged-rooting plant thrives in full sun to part shade and helps provide habitat and cover for aquatic life. 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With its distinctive long-petioled leaves and upright flower stalks, it adds vertical interest to wetland plantings. The white, red, or yellow flowers have a simple yet striking form, blooming above the waterline. 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With long, paddle-shaped leaves and clean white flowers that rise above the waterline, this species adds height and structure to pond margins and wetland gardens. It thrives in shallow, nutrient-rich soils and performs well in bog filters or rain garden zones. 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Often called \"Duck Potato\" or \"Wapato,\" this plant produces edible rhizomes historically harvested by Native American communities. 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This upright plant reaches up to 4 feet tall and produces long, drooping white flower spikes that resemble a lizard’s tail. Crushed leaves release a sassafras-like scent, and the plant has a history of \u003cstrong data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"555\"\u003emedicinal use\u003c\/strong\u003e—traditionally called \"breast weed,\" it was used to treat inflammation and swelling. 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Common in slow-moving lakes, rivers, and streams, it thrives submerged in up to 6 feet of water. This plant spreads by underwater stolons and grows in thick clusters that provide cover and food for fish, turtles, and waterfowl. Its long, strap-like leaves can float in shallow water, and small white flowers reach the surface on coiled stalks. 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Growing along pond margins, marshes, and shallow water, it produces clusters of delicate blooms with yellow centers that rise above the foliage throughout the warm season. Its lush foliage provides cover for aquatic wildlife while helping soften the edges of ponds and water gardens. 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One of the oldest plant lineages still growing today, it brings a bold architectural element to ponds, rain gardens, and water features without relying on showy flowers. Its dense colonies provide shelter for wildlife and create year-round visual interest with evergreen foliage in mild climates. 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