Water Plants
We stock a massive range of water plants including Australian natives, edibles, flowering and non flowering marginals and floating and full aquatics. Whether you are looking for a plant for a pond, tub or water feature we can advise you on the best plant to suit. We also stock a range of plants that are ideal for natural plant filtration systems. Plant availability varies with the season and not all plants are for sale at all times of the year.
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Bacopa Monniera Blue (Bacopa Monniera)Also known as Brahmi. Creeping plant with small blue flowers during summer.
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$9 |
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Blue Rush (Carex Riparia)Medium sized blue green rush. Hardy plant for full sun positions.
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$9 |
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Broad Twig Rush (Baumea Preissii)Perennial grass like sedge. Grey to reddish brown flowers from July to December. Native to Western Australia.
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$9 |
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Floating Baskets LargeBeautiful plants floating on the water surface. Includes basket floating plant ring and water plant. Available in small ($15) and large size ($25) with various plants depending on the season. Ideal for providing plant cover to ponds with large Koi. Also acts as a mini plant filter.
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$25 |
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Gotu Kola (Hydrocotyle asciatica)Used in Sri Lankan cuisine and as a herbal remedy for various skin conditions and as a "brain tonic".
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$9 |
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Juncus Rush or Native Rush (Juncus Usitatus)Very fine rush like stems with small brown flowers.
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$9 |
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Kang Kung (Ipomoea Aquatica)Asian water spinach.
Used commonly in stir fries throughout southeast Asia.
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$9 |
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Lebanese Cress (Aethionema Coridifolium)Attractive fern like water plant that can be used in salads or as a garnish. Excellent filter plant.
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$9 |
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Sacred Lotus White (Nelumbo Nucifera)Sacred Lotus is a magnificent flowering water plant with massive disc shaped leaves often held high above the water. Lotus seed pods can be dried and used decoratively. We have both pink and white flowering Lotus available.
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$49 |
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Sacred Lotus Pink (Nelumbo Nucifera)Sacred Lotus is a magnificent flowering water plant with massive disc shaped leaves often held high above the water. Lotus seed pods can be dried and used decoratively. We have both pink and white flowering Lotus available.
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$49 |
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Louisiana Iris YellowBeautiful yellow flowering Iris. Available in various shades from bright yellow to lemon and lime hues. Iris is a seasonal plant that flowers in the spring.
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$9 |
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Louisiana Iris PurpleMid purple flowers with yellow highlights. Iris is a seasonal plant that flowers in the spring.
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$9 |
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Louisiana Iris MidnightDeep purple velvet flowers. A very beautiful Iris. Iris is a seasonal plant that flowers in the spring.
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$9 |
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Louisiana Iris WhiteLouisiana Iris available in shades of white and cream with yellow centres. Iris is a seasonal plant that flowers in the spring.
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$9 |
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Ludwigia (Ludwigia Palustris)Flat creeping plant with small yellow flowers, can be fully submerged.
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$9 |
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Milfoil Red Stemmed (Myriophyllum Papillosum)Attractive creeping water plant with red to pink stems. Australian native.
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$9 |
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Nardoo (Marsilea Drummondii)Attractive four leaf clover like appearance. Leaves float on the water surface. Australian Native.
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$9 |
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Dwarf Papyrus (Cyperus Prolifer)Attractive round spikey clusters held on long stalks. Beautiful marginal plant suited to most ponds.
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$9 |
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PennywortPretty circular leaves. Rapid grower excellent filter plant.
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$9 |
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Snowflake or White Water Fringe (Nymphoides Indica)Round waterlily like leaves that float on the water surface. Small white fringed flowers. Australian native. We sell this plant by the leaf.
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$2 |
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Society Garlic (Tulbaghia Violacea)Attractive variegated green grey leaves with beautiful mauve flowers. Leaves have garlic odour when crushed and can be used in salads or cooking.
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$9 |
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Swamp Stonecrop (Crassula Helmsii)Small creeping plant with narrow succulent leaves. Australian native.
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$9 |
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Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus Gramineus Variegatus)Grass plant with attractive green and cream variegated leaves.
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$9 |
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Black Taro (Colocasia esculenta)Stunning "black" foilage ideal for creating contrast in your pond.
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$9 |
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Edible TaroRoot can be used like potato. Taro must be cooked prior to eating.
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$19 |
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Green Taro (Colocasia esculenta)Green Taro or "Elephant Ears" . Very attractive tropical plant suited to large ponds.
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$9 |
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Umbrella Grass (Cyperus Aternifolius)Dark green umbrella like foliage. Suited to larger ponds.
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$9 |
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Dwarf Umbrella Grass (Cyperus Alternifolius Nanus)Small growing variety of umbrella grass. Dark green umbrella shaped heads. Suited to small ponds and pots.
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$9 |
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Vallis (Vallisneria Spiralis)Fully submersed ribbon like water grass with spiral flower stalks topped with tiny flowers. Ideal for fish spawning. Sold as unpotted clumps.
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$7 |
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Velvet Blue Rush (Meeboldina Scariosa)Very attractive screening plant for shallow areas. Native to Western Australia.
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$9 |
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Dwarf Water Canna (Canna Glauca)Gorgeous flowering plants with colourful foliage. Flowers spring/summer.
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$9 |
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Chinese Water Chestnut (Eleocharis dulcis)Edible crisp nut like corm. Can be used in stir fries or salads. Plant in 10-15cm of water and harvest in late autumn once shoots have died back.
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$9 |
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Water Hibiscus (Hibiscus Coccineus)Large scarlet-red flowers during summer. Dies down over winter. Cut back for new growth in spring.
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$19 |
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Water Mint (Mentha Aquatica)Scented water plant, can be used the same as peppermint. Light violet to red flowers.
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$9 |
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Water Parsley (Oenanthe javanica)Edible water plant suited to salads and garnishes.
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$9 |
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Watercress (Nasturtium Officinale)European watercress grows in Autumn and Winter and enters dormancy over the warmer months. Can be used in salads and cooking. Excellent filter plant.
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$9 |
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Yellow Marsh Flower (Villarsia Exaltata)Large fringed yellow flowers held on stems up to 50cm. Foliage is fleshy and shiny green. Australian Native.
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$9 |
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Yellow Water Fringe (Nymphoides Geminata)Round waterlily like leaves that float on the water surface. Small yellow fringed flowers. Australian Native.
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$9 |
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