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Blue Iris

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Blue Iris, Iris versicolor: Violet-blue flowers intricately veined, yellow sepals on sturdy stalk. Good for moist meadows, streamsides, and bog gardens. Good aquatic habitat.

 

 

Lizard Tail

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Lizard Tail, Saururus cernuus: 2-5’ tall plant with distinctive white flowers drooping at the tip. Eye-catching in ornamental plantings. Does well in shorelines and shallow water.

 

 

 

 

Swamp Milkweed

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Swamp Milkweed, Asclepias incarnata: Showy, 3-4’ tall flower with pretty pink to red flowers growing in clusters. Very fragrant. Grows well in gardens.  Butterflies love them!

 

 

 

 

White Water Lily

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White Water Lily, Nymphaea odorata: Attractive, white, sweet-scented blossom 6” across with leaves 10-15” wide that float on water surface. Prefers ponds and sluggish streams. Blooms in summer. Good fish habitat.

 

 

Wild Calla

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Wild Calla, Calla palustris: Ornamental plant with large white flowers that grows from 5-10” high. Prefers bogs and shallow water. Excellent water garden plant.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wild Rice Seed

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NEW this year! Most famous of natural duck foods. Fully ripened seed that is easy to scatter.  

 

 

This page last updated on 2/10/2010.