Juncus effusus f. spiralis
The species, known as common rush or soft rush, is a grass-like, rhizomatous perennial that features cylindrical upright green stems in spreading clumps to 30" tall. It is one of the true rushes. This plant is commonly known as corkscrew rush ... [... more]
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Nelumbo nucifera 'Perry's Giant Sunburst'
Easily grown in rich loams in calm water margins in full sun. Winter hardy to USDA Zone 4 as long as the roots do not freeze (i.e., water does not freeze down to the roots). For water gardens or small ponds, plant roots in large containers or ... [... more]
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Nymphaea 'Comanche'
This hardy hybrid waterlily is typically grown in ponds or water gardens. Rounded, speckled, greenish leaves (to 8" across) float on the water surface. Cup-shaped, semi-double flowers (to 5" diameter) feature upward-curving petals that open ... [... more]
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Nymphaea 'Marliacea Chromatella'
This hardy waterlily is a sterile hybrid which is typically grown in ponds or water gardens. Rounded, greenish leaves (to 8" across) are mottled with copper. Leaves float on the water surface. From May to frost, large, cup-shaped, semi-double ... [... more]
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Nymphaea 'Pygmaea Helvola'
Miniature water lily is perhaps best grown in tub gardens and tabletop containers. Also may be used in small ponds or small water gardens. 'Pygmaea Helvola' is a miniature yellow waterlily which typically spreads only 1-2'. Rounded, speckled, ... [... more]
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