Marginals - Ricehill Water Gardens

Marginals:

Acorus (sweet flag)

These visually appealing plants grow in small tight clumps and have a very clean, graceful arching appearance. Because they only reach 8 to 12 inches in height, they are perfect for planting in containers, around waterfalls, or at the very edge of any size pond. They prefer some light shade but will also grow in full sun.

Acorus, variegated

Identical to our regular acorus, but are striped with yellow.

Arrow Arum

These tight clumping plants get their name because of their arrowhead shaped leaves that stand vertically erect up to 24 inches. A wonderful border plant for any size pond.

Bacopa, Native

This native water loving ground cover has light green leaves and small white flowers and is perfect in so many areas of a water garden. It can easily grow beautifully in containers but does equally well on the margins of a large pond. One of our only marginal plants that can also grow completely submerged up to 12 inches.

Bacopa, Large

Very striking larger bacopa that grows very well cascading over rocks, walls, or container rims. Larger than the native bacopa, it has round compact leaves and bright blue flowers.

Lemon bacopa

This variety of bacopa is a real treat for any size container on your lanai because of its heavily lemon scented foliage and bright blue flowers.

Canna

We have many varieties of these plants which can be striking in their flowers, foliage, or both and are gorgeous as container plants. Heights vary from 2 to 6 feet and colors range from pinks to yellows to reds.

Dwarf papyrus

Perfect for small containers and small ponds. Tight, spiked flower heads atop short stalks. Prefers moist soil or water up to 4in.

Green taro

Affectionately called "elephant ears" this taro has big green heart shaped leaves. Grow in moist soil or water up to 6in.

Horsetail

Hollow green stems with black band give this marginal a horse's tail appearance. Grows in dry and moist soil but, not under the waterline.

Lizards Tail

Arrow shaped leaves that grow alternately up long red stalks that grow in dense clumps up to 36 inches in height. Flowers emerge from the tops of the stems and form long and tapering drooping clusters.

Mexican papyrus

A unique papyrus with giant starlike foliage atop very erect tall stems. A favorite in watergardening. Grow in moist soil or water up to 6in.

Mosaic Plant

One of our favorites! Delightful plant that floats its diamond shaped leaves on the water’s surface. As leaves grow out from the middle of the plant and new leaves follow behind, a mosaic pattern seems to emerge. Bright yellow flowers are held slightly out of the water when flowering. Excellent plant for containers.

Papyrus

Giant 10in balls of foliage atop 5-12ft high papery stalks. Commonly called giant papyrus or Egyptian papyrus. Egyptians used this giant papyrus as a source for paper.

Parrots Feather

Very fun, easy to grow plant that never ceases to enrapture us. Whorls of leaves grow along trailing stems that float along on the waters surface. Excellent plant in any size pond, along waterfalls and streams, or in a container. We are still trying this plant out in new places!

Parrots Feather, dwarf

A smaller variety with red stems that we absolutely love in our container gardens!

Pennywort

Also know as 'little umbrellas' because its foliage resembles umbrellas. This is a more compact and shorter variety of pennywort. Grows in moist soil to complete submersion. Will float if allowed.

Pickerel

A consistently charming pond accent plant with heart-shaped leaves and light purple flowers held on vertical stalks. Grows 24 to 30 inches in height and consistently attracts butterflies, dragonflies, and damselflies.

Pink Sprite

One of our favorites! Charming plant that has small, round green and red leaves and grows up to 2 inches tall. During seasons with shorter daylight hours, delicate pink flowers emerge on stalks held above the leaves. Excellent for containers or even as an indoor plant.

Spider lily

Very similar to the bog lily with the strap like leaves. Flower is different with a round white cup with six long stames that resemble the legs of a spider. Very fragrant. Best in moist soil or water up to 2in.

Spiked Rush

Wonderful accent plant around the edges of ponds and in containers. Small spiked stems grow densely up to 12 inches in height. When grown over a damp area and at full height, it has been described by some customers as having an Asian flair.

Taro, Black Magic

Like green taro but entirely dark purple in color, from stems to leaf. Great visual accent in the garden.

Taro, Imperial

Bi-colored taro in that the stems are a dark purple and the leaves are a blue-green.

Thalia dealbata

Absolute breath takers. Wonderfully tall and lush plant with lance shaped leaves that grows up to 6 feet in height with flowers emerging at the end of long graceful arching stems. Leaves on this variety are a silvery green and its small flowers are a dark purple.

Thalia geniculata (alligator flag)

Absolute breath takers. Wonderfully tall and lush plant with lance shaped leaves that grows up to 9 feet in height with flowers emerging at the end of long graceful arching stems. Leaves on this variety are a yellow green and its small flowers are a silvery blue.

Thalia geniculata (red-stemmed)

Our most popular marginal plant! Very similar to the green variety above, only the stalks and stems are a brilliant red. A very stunning plant for ponds and containers.

Umbrella palm

A mainstay of the water garden. Forms characteristic "umbrella" style heads with leaves radiating out from the center. Enjoys moist soil and water up to 6in.

Water Chestnut, variegated

Very visually striking plant with tall thin green leaves marked with one yellow vertical stripe. Excellent container plant.

Water Clover

Delightful plant with four lobed leaves that are a patterned bi-color and make a wonderful display on the water surface. If the plant is in shallow water, it will hold its leaves above the water up to 3 inches.