Bloomsz Marginal Bog Water Plant Collection, Root / Flower Bulb, 8pk

Add unique and colorful features to the margins of ponds and water gardens with this iconic collection of Marginal Bog Plants. The bright green leaves of the Iris Black Gamecock and the Iris Acorus Calamus Variegatus provide a background for breathtaking flowers. The clumps of leaves of Pontederia Cordata provide much needed shade and shelter for fish. Ensata Blue's bright blue ruffled flowers can grow up to eight inches in diameter. Decorative catkins of Typha Minima appear in July and last through October. Calla Aethiopica's brilliant white flowers bloom from late spring to mid-summer. This Bloomsz collection contains two Iris Black Gamecock, one Iris Ensata, one Acorus Calamus Variegatus, one Typha Minima "Mini Cattail," one Calla Aethiopica and two Pontederia Cordata. Foliage provides shade for aquatic life. The plants help minimize algae blooms to supply oxygen to the water. Winter hardy, the plants do not have to be removed from the pond or water garden during the winter.

Bloomsz Marginal Bog Plant Collection, Roots, 8pk: Prefer full sun Grows 24-34" tall Plant 12" apart Perennial in zones 2-11 Winter hardy Does best in shallow water up to 6" deep Should be planted after spring chill has subsided Pre-planted in drop and grow net bags Fertilize in spring and summer, removing yellow leaves and spent flowers regularly