A garden pond doesn't appear like a water garden until it has aquatic plants in it. Whether you want floating aquatic plants or bog plants, here is a list of aquatic plants that you can add to your pond to transform it into a beautiful oasis. Moreover, a well-maintained pond in your garden can elevate the beauty of your garden space.
Lotus
It wouldn’t be wrong to say that Lotus is one of the most preferred and beautiful plants you can add to your garden pond. The striking symmetry and the aesthetic colour of the plant make it a beautiful addition to your pond. Lotus plants can grow at the bottom of the water garden in submerged containers without drainage holes and the flower will bloom above the water surface.
Water Lily
Water lily is a beautiful plant that is available in two varieties: tropical and hardy. Hardy water lilies grow well in winters and thus can survive in water below freezing point. However, tropical water lilies can’t survive in cold water. Both the water lilies add a beautiful aesthetic appearance to your water garden. You can plant water lilies in containers at the bottom of the water pond and it will bloom over the surface of the water.
Cattail
Cattail produces cylindrical brown flowers that can transform the look of your water garden. They grow up to 12 inches of water and can survive in partial shade. However, they prefer full sunlight.
Water Hyacinth
Water Hyacinth is a beautiful yet invasive plant that you might get for your pond. It is one of the easiest and quickly growing plants that can cover your entire water garden.
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Blue Flag Iris
Blue Flag Iris is an aesthetic water (herbs that can grow in water) plant that grows up to 3 feet above water. It produces sword-shaped leafy flowers and spreads quickly in the pond.
Swamp Lily
If you have a dull water (how to grow corriander in water bottle) garden then you can add a touch of colour by getting this Swamp Lily at home. It blooms in white colour and produces delicate white petals, long purple stamens and a sweet fragrance.
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Invest in the above-mentioned aquatic plants to transform your water pond into an aesthetic oasis.
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