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Its narrow, dark green leaves and tall stems make it perfect for the back of a wetland border, rain garden, or pollinator planting. 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It thrives in wet soil and is commonly found along ditches, sloughs, and pond edges. The fuzzy, heart-shaped leaves and woody stems give it a distinct texture, while its long bloom season from spring through late summer brings color and pollinators to any bog or wetland garden. 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This bold, bright bloomer thrives at the edges of ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams—often standing in water for weeks without issue. Covered in rough hairs and armed with small spines, it forms dense, striking colonies topped with vivid blue to purple funnel-shaped flowers that attract bumblebees, butterflies, and birds from mid-summer through fall. 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With soft, upright, grass-like stems and tiny greenish-brown flower clusters, it adds striking vertical texture to rain gardens, pond edges, and wetland plantings. It’s not just ornamental—birds use it for shelter, and its dense roots help stabilize soil and filter water. 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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":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/1127\/6381\/files\/YellowWaterlily3.jpg?v=1750552671"},{"product_id":"powdery-alligator-flag","title":"Powdery Alligator-Flag","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThalia dealbata\u003c\/strong\u003e (Powdery Alligator-Flag or Powdery Thalia) is a bold native aquatic perennial prized for its dramatic blue-green foliage and tall spikes of violet flowers. Its large, paddle-shaped leaves are coated with a distinctive powdery white bloom that gives the plant its common name and creates a striking contrast along pond edges and wetlands. Blooming throughout the summer, the nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators while dense stands provide cover for aquatic wildlife. With its tropical appearance and impressive height, this standout species adds structure, movement, and habitat value to ponds and water gardens. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eThalia dealbata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Central and Southern United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marshes, ponds, swamps, wetland margins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 8 feet tall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Variable (spreads by rhizomes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Part Shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shallow Water or poorly drained, wet soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e May to October\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nativo Gardens","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":44514508079197,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/1127\/6381\/files\/Powdery-Alligator-Flag-Nativo-Gardens-Native-Plants.jpg?v=1781536583"},{"product_id":"american-lotus","title":"American lotus","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNelumbo lutea \u003c\/strong\u003e(American Lotus or Yellow Lotus) is one of North America's most spectacular native aquatic plants, known for its enormous round leaves and fragrant pale yellow blooms. Rising high above the water's surface, its flowers can reach up to 10 inches across and are followed by distinctive cone-shaped seed pods that provide food for waterfowl and other wildlife. Large floating and emergent leaves create shade, shelter, and habitat within ponds and lakes while spreading rhizomes help establish impressive colonies over time. With its iconic appearance and ecological importance, American Lotus brings a dramatic, natural beauty to larger ponds and aquatic landscapes. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"2248\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1874\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1890\"\u003eNelumbo lutea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"2248\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Texas and North America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"2248\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"1950\"\u003eNative Habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ponds, lakes, freshwater marshes, slow-moving waters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"2248\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2017\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves and flowers rise 3–6 ft above water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"2248\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2074\"\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Variable (spreads by rhizomes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"2248\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2118\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"2248\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2140\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet (fully aquatic)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"2248\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2178\"\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"2248\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2196\"\u003eBloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e June to September\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nativo Gardens","offers":[{"title":"3 gal","offer_id":44519467679837,"sku":null,"price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/1127\/6381\/files\/American-lotus-nativo-gardens.jpg?v=1781540535"},{"product_id":"huisache","title":"Huisache","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHuisache \u003c\/strong\u003e(\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVachellia farnesiana) \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eis a resilient Texas native shrub or small tree known for its fragrant golden-yellow flowers and finely textured foliage. Blooming multiple times throughout the growing season, especially after rainfall, its sweetly scented flowers attract a wide variety of pollinators. Well adapted to heat, drought, and challenging soil conditions, Huisache provides valuable food and shelter for birds, butterflies, and other wildlife while adding beauty and ecological value to native landscapes.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg white-space-prewrap font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVachellia farnesiana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eTexas, southern US, Mexico, and Central America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e15 to 25 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread: \u003c\/strong\u003e15 to 25 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9-11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e January to April\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nativo Gardens","offers":[{"title":"5 gallon","offer_id":44546602762333,"sku":null,"price":48.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/1127\/6381\/files\/Huisache_nativo-gardens_dfw_native-plants.jpg?v=1782845429"},{"product_id":"faxon-yucca","title":"Faxon Yucca","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eFaxon Yucca \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e(\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYucca faxoniana)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eis a striking evergreen native that brings dramatic structure and year-round interest to water-wise landscapes. Its bold rosettes of blue-gray leaves create a sculptural focal point, while tall stalks of creamy white flowers emerge in spring and early summer. Native to the Chihuahuan Desert region of Texas, this highly drought-tolerant species thrives in rocky, well-drained soils and provides important habitat for pollinators and wildlife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eScientific Name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eYucca faxoniana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trans-Pecos TX, Southern NM, northern Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Up to about 20 feet tall in bloom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 to 10 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Low\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones: \u003c\/strong\u003e6-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to April\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarval Host: \u003c\/strong\u003eYucca Giant-Skipper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nativo Gardens","offers":[{"title":"5 gallon","offer_id":44546613280861,"sku":null,"price":48.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/1127\/6381\/files\/Faxon_Yucca_Nativo-Gardens_native_plants_dfw.jpg?v=1782398785"},{"product_id":"thompsons-yucca","title":"Thompson's Yucca","description":"","brand":"Nativo Gardens","offers":[{"title":"5 gallon","offer_id":44546619146333,"sku":null,"price":48.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/1127\/6381\/files\/Thompsons-Yucca_nativo-gardens_native-plants_dfw_2.heic?v=1782845518"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.nativotx.com\/collections\/what-to-plant-in-july.oembed","provider":"Nativo Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}