{"id":4607,"date":"2014-06-25T10:00:54","date_gmt":"2014-06-25T10:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.newprocontainers.com\/blog\/?p=4607"},"modified":"2014-09-11T18:35:32","modified_gmt":"2014-09-11T18:35:32","slug":"plants-that-will-thrive-near-a-water-feature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oldm2.newprocontainers.com\/blog\/plants-that-will-thrive-near-a-water-feature\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Plants That Will Thrive Near A Water Feature\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

A pond, waterfall, or even small stream can be a beautiful addition to any landscape, but they present special challenges when trying to coordinate plants that will grow well in or near them. As you plan your water feature area, keep in mind that you will need to use plants that thrive in moist environments. Here are a few of the best plants for growing near a water feature.<\/p>\n

Japanese Iris<\/h2>\n
\"Japanese<\/a>

Japanese Iris<\/p><\/div>\n

Japanese Iris love wet feet. They can grow up to three feet tall and produce a purple flower that can measure up to 12 inches. They are planted as bulbs and love heavy, acidic soil. These pretty plants will\u00a0produce attractive, delicate color near a water feature.<\/p>\n

Canna<\/h2>\n
\"Tropicanna<\/a>

Colorful cannas grow quickly in humid environments.<\/p><\/div>\n

Cannas are a large leaved plants with very showy flowers. There are numerous varieties\u00a0and the leaves range in color from simple green to maroon to\u00a0almost black. Some Cannas have variegation while others are solid colored. The flowers come in red, orange, cream, salmon, pink, apricot, and everything in between. These large, tropical plants love heat, sun, and moisture. Cannas\u00a0will tolerate shade, but will not produce as many flowers as plants grown in full sun. They will love the humidity that a water feature provides.<\/p>\n

Elephant Ears<\/h2>\n

Elephant ears have huge heart shaped leaves. They are known for their foliage and come in a variety of colors from dark maroon to chartreuse. They are planted as tubers and are perennial in mild climates. If you live where the ground freezes, you can dig up the tubers each year, store them somewhere cool and dark and replant them in the spring. These plants can multiply quickly, so plant them in containers if you are concerned about spreading.<\/p>\n

Swamp Milkweed<\/h2>\n

Swamp Milkweed is a perennial that produces clusters of pink flowers in late summer. The plant likes full sun and plenty of wet soil. Milkweed also attracts monarch butterflies and\u00a0is an important host plant for monarch caterpillars. Swamp milkweed is native to marshy areas and requires very little attention to thrive.<\/p>\n

Creeping Jenny<\/h2>\n

Creeping Jenny is a bright ground cover that loves moist soil. It will trail aggressively and can become invasive when not well attended to. Creeping Jenny prefers full sun, but will also tolerate partial shade. It is an attractive plant that can be tucked into rocks borders, stone pathways and along\u00a0water feature edges.<\/p>\n

Nasturtium<\/h2>\n
\"Capucines\"<\/a>

Nasturtiums boast bright, sunny flowers.<\/p><\/div>\n

Nasturtiums grow vigorously and produces an abundance of brightly colored red, orange, and yellow flowers. Depending on the species, Nasturtiums can grown in plump mounds or trail. These annual plants grow quickly from seed. They prefer full sun and do not require any\u00a0fertilizer. In fact, too much nitrogen in the soil can inhibit flowering. Nasturtiums also do well in damp soils making them ideal for close proximity to a water feature. As a bonus, Nasturtiums are edible. Their flowers have a peppery taste and are an attractive addition to salads.<\/p>\n

Your Suggestions<\/h2>\n

All of these plants prefer damp soils and the extra humidity that a water feature would provide. These plants can be potted directly into the soil or grown in containers placed near water features. There are many more plants that can thrive both in and out of the water.<\/p>\n

What are your suggestions for plants that are easy to grow near water features?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Sources
\n\u201cJapanese Iris\u201d Fine Gardening. <https:\/\/www.finegardening.com\/japanese-iris-iris-ensata>
\n<\/em>\u201cElephant\u2019s Ear Plant Care.\u201d Southern Living. <https:\/\/www.southernliving.com\/home-garden\/gardens\/elephant-ear-plant-care>
\n<\/em>\u201cAsclepias incarnata\u201d Missouri Botanical Garden. <https:\/\/www.missouribotanicalgarden.org\/PlantFinder\/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=g410>
\n<\/em>\u201cEdible of the Month: Nasturtium.\u201d National Garden Association. <https:\/\/www.garden.org\/ediblelandscaping\/?page=august_edible>
\n<\/em>\u201cLysimachia-Creeping Jenny\u201d Gardeners HQ. <https:\/\/www.gardenershq.com\/Lysimachia-Creeping-Jenny.php>
\n<\/em>Image: Japanese Iris by Kate Ter Haar.
\n<\/a><\/em>Image: Tropicann Canna by L Church.
\n<\/a>Image: Capucines by isamiga76<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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