Aquatic Plants
Aquatic Plants, Water Lilies, Lotuses, Marginals
Installation & Maintenance
Serving – Maryland, Washington DC & Northern Virginia Surrounding Areas
Aquatic Plants
Aquatic plants are essential for creating a thriving and balanced pond or water garden. They not only enhance the natural beauty of your water feature but also play a vital role in maintaining its health and ecosystem. At Backyard Ponds, LLC, we provide a wide selection of aquatic plants, as well as expert maintenance services, to ensure your pond or water garden remains vibrant and healthy.
Types of Aquatic Plants
Aquatic plants come in a variety of species, each serving a unique purpose in your pond or water garden. Here are the main categories we offer:
Floating Plants
Floating plants rest on the water’s surface, providing shade and reducing algae growth. Popular choices include:
- Water Hyacinths
- Water Lettuce
Submerged Plants
Submerged plants, also known as oxygenators, grow entirely underwater and are vital for oxygenating the water.
* = Native plants
- Anacharis
- *Hornwort/Coontail
Marginal Plants
These plants grow along the edges of your pond or in shallow water, adding texture and color to the shoreline.
*= Native plants
- *Arrow arum
- *Arrowhead
- Bald cypress
- Blood grass
- *Blue lobelia
- Blue rush
- *Blunt spikerush
- *Bog bean
- *Buttonbush
- Canna
- *Cardinal flower
- Chameleon plant
- Corkscrew rush
- Cotton grass
- *Creeping spikerush
- Giant Horsetail
- *Golden club
- Golden variegated sweet flag
- Graceful cattail
- Green creeping jenny
- Hibiscus
- Horsetail
- *Lizard’s tail
- Mare’s tail
- *Marsh marigold
- Micro-miniature cattail
- Miniature spearwort
- *Monkey flower
- *Narrow leaf cattail
- Parrot’s feather
- *Pickerel rush
- Pink bells
- Rain lily
- Red leaf lobelia
- Star grass
- *Swamp loosestrife
- *Swamp milkweed
- *Swamp rosemallow
- *Sweet flag
- Thalia / Hardy water canna
- Variegated cattail
- Variegated dwarf bamboo
- Variegated society garlic
- Variegated striped rush
- Variegated sweet flag
- Water forget-me-not
- Water hawthorne
- Water mint
- Water pennywort
- Water willow
- Yellow creeping jenny
Irises
Beautiful aquatic plants that come in a variety of colors, including blue, purple, red, yellow, white, and pink.
*= Native plants
- Hue & Cry – purple with white veins
- Var – dark purple
- Acadian Miss – white
- Ann Chowning – red
- Black Gamecock – purple with white veins
- Blue Mystery – pale blue
- Captain Jeff Bowen – yellow
- Cherry Bounce – red
- Count Pulaski – copper
- Colorific – purple and white
- Jeri – purple
- Mottled Beauty – white with blue specks
- Ryugan – light yellow
- Tsukiyono – lavender
- Red Beans – red
- Red Velvet Elvis – dark red
- Rose Queen – pink bloom
- Splitter Splatter – cream with red speckles
- *Versicolor – blue
- *Virginica – blue
Water Lily - Nymphaea
Beautiful aquatic plants that come in a variety of colors with fun lily pads to shade the pond and fish.
*= Native plants
- Albida – white
- Moondance – white
- Perry’s Double White – white
- Tetragonia – white
- Virginia – white
- *Odorata – white
- Charlene Strawn – yellow
- Joey Tomocik – yellow
- Lemon Chiffon – yellow
- Paranee – yellow
- Texas Dawn – yellow
- *Spatterdock – yellow
- Carnea – light pink
- Darwin – light pink
- Pink Grapefruit – light pink
- Pink Sparkle – light pink
- Pink Sensation – light pink
- Jakkaphong – dark pink
- Miss Siam – dark pink
- Attraction – red
- Burgandy Princess – red
- Conqueror – red
- Mayla – red
- Mahasombut – red
- Meteor – red
- Perry’s Baby Red – red
- Clyde Ikins – peach/changeable
- Chrysantha – peach/changeable
- Colorado – peach/changeable
- Prakaisad – peach/changeable
- Wanvisa – peach/changeable
Lotus - Nelumbo
These plants add a touch of elegance to your pond with their vibrant blooms and floating leaves. They create a serene and picturesque environment.
*= Native plants
- Alba Grandiflora – white
- Alba Striata – white with pink edge
- Giant Sunburst – yellow
- High Cotton – white
- Holy Fire – pink/red
- *Lutea – yellow
- Maggie Belle Slocum – red
- Momo Botan – red
- Mrs. PDS – changeable – yellow to pink
- Oriole Out of Water – changeable – yellow to pink
- Red Scarff – red
- Rosea Plena – pink
- Rosy Clouds – pink/red
- Titan – deep red
Just A Few Examples Of What We Offer:
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BYP miniature_spearwort
BYP pennywort
Benefits of Aquatic Plants
Aquatic plants offer numerous advantages for your pond or water garden, including:
- Natural Filtration: Plants absorb excess nutrients, helping to prevent algae growth and maintain clear water.
- Oxygenation: Submerged plants oxygenate the water, supporting fish and other aquatic life.
- Shade and Shelter: Floating and marginal plants provide shade and shelter for fish, protecting them from predators and reducing water temperature.
- Ecosystem Balance: Aquatic plants promote a balanced ecosystem by supporting beneficial bacteria and providing habitat for insects and amphibians.
- Aesthetic Appeal: From lush greenery to vibrant blooms, aquatic plants enhance the beauty and tranquility of your pond or water garden.
Aquatic Plant Maintenance Services
Maintaining aquatic plants is essential to ensure they remain healthy and do not overtake your pond or water garden. At Backyard Ponds, LLC, we offer professional aquatic plant maintenance services, including:
- Pruning and trimming
- Seasonal planting and removal
- Nutrient management
- Health assessments
Our team ensures your aquatic plants stay lush, and healthy, and contribute positively to your water feature’s ecosystem.
Backyard Ponds, LLC?
With years of experience in pond and water garden maintenance, Backyard Ponds, LLC is your trusted partner for all things aquatic. Our knowledgeable team provides expert care and guidance, ensuring your aquatic plants thrive year-round. From selecting the right plants to providing ongoing maintenance, we’re here to help every step of the way.
Service Areas
Backyard Ponds, LLC proudly serves Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn more about our aquatic plant offerings and maintenance services.
Ready to enhance your pond or water garden with beautiful aquatic plants? Let Backyard Ponds, LLC help you create a vibrant and balanced water feature that you can enjoy for years to come.
Serving: Maryland, Washington DC & Northern Virginia & Surrounding Areas
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Maryland: Chevy Chase, Columbia, Elliot City, Baltimore, Annapolis, Silver Spring, Catonsville, Bowie, Gaithersburg, Olney, Germantown, Clarksburg, Highland, Dayton, Takoma Park, Upper Marlboro, Hyattsville, Kensington, Severna Park, Laurel
Northern Virginia: McLean, Great Falls, Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Springfield, Reston, Vienna, Sterling, Leesburg, Manassas, Woodbridge, Annandale, Falls Church, Herndon, Oakton
