Reeds and Grasses
Reeds and Grasses
Reeds and grasses at the pond's edge give a vertical contrast to the
horizontal plane of the pond.
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Variegated Manna Grass | Glyceria aquatica variegata | ||||
| Sturdy white and green striped leaves that stay variegated all summer. Up to 24" tall. | ||||||
| Green Rush | Scirpus lacustris | |||||
| The true 'bulrush' (not cattail). Tall green reeds (3 to 5 feet) are topped with a tuft of brown flowers in mid-summer. This rush gives a nice vertical accent to the pond. | ||||||
| Zebra Rush | Scirpus lacustris zebrinus | |||||
| A variegated version of green rush, a striking foliage plant. | ||||||
| White Rush | Scirpus lacustris alba | |||||
| A white version of green rush. | ||||||
| Bebb's Sedge | Carex bebbii | |||||
| A nice sedge with a neat name. | ||||||
| Dainty Burr reed | Sparganium minima | |||||
| Bright green leaves on a small plant, great for small ponds and tabletop fountains. The flower is a small white sphere with an interesting seedhead resembling a green burr. | ||||||
| Giant burr reed | Sparganium erectum | |||||
| A larger version of the Dainty Burr Reed, grows at least 24" tall. | ||||||
| Hairgrass | Eleocharis acicularis | |||||
| A bright green grassy plant grows well above or below water. Underwater, is a good oxygenator. | ||||||
| Miniature Horsetail | Equisetum scirpiode | |||||
| This unique little plant resembles bamboo. | ||||||
| Marestail | Hippurus vulgaris | |||||
| A bright green grassy plant. | ||||||
| Ribbon Grass | Phalaris arundinacea | |||||
| A pretty striped grass with a pink flush in spring. | ||||||
| Black Rush | Scirpus atrovirens | |||||
| A black seedhead makes this rush interesting. | ||||||
| Bottlebrush sedge | Carex comosa | |||||
| A nice little sedge with an interesting seedhead. | ||||||
| Sedge ' Ebony Spires' | Carex spp. | |||||
| A nice green sedge with black accent. | ||||||
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