Floating Plants
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Water Hyacinth Shiny
green leaves. Stems expand into pseudo bulbs. Orchid-like lavendar flowers. Long, bushy
roots for spawning. Hardy zones 9-10. Photograph courtesy of Aqua Mart |
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. More intricately pattern than common water lettuce and a better overall plant. Compact growing habit. Zone 9 Photograph courtesy of Patio Garden Ponds
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Sensitive Plant Tropical Marginal plant.
Creeping plant whose leaves close upon touch. Planting depth: 3-8". Full sun to
partial shade. Yellow flowers in summer. Hardy zones 9-11 Photograph courtesy of The Water Garden |
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Parrot's Feather When
planted 12" deep, shiny gray/green heads appear on water's surface. If planted in
shallow water, fern-like leaves trail on water's surface. Roots provide spawning area for
fish. Hardy zones 5-10. Photograph courtesy of The Water Garden |
