Use and Care Manual

BOG AND MARGINAL PLANTS
Bog and marginal water plants grow in
the shallow edges of ponds and
waterways. These plants are important
as they add texture and vertical accent
to the pond. Bog and marginal plants
cannot tolerate being submerged for
long periods of time, but they can
survive short dry spells.
Besides adding natural beauty and
being pleasing to the eye, bog and
marginal plants benefit ponds by
providing shade, controlling algae
growth, sheltering fish, and keeping the
water clean looking. They can also be
used to hide pond infrastructure. Grow
several different varieties together for
maximum effect, or use groups of the
same plant in various areas for a more
balanced design. Another idea is to
work with a single color or a single
color family.
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS: Bog and
marginal water plants do best in
shallow water up to 6” deep and should
be planted after the spring chill has
subsided.
To make planting easy, our bog and
marginal plants come in a special drop
and grow net bag, each containing the
rhizome, and planting fiber. Simply
remove the net bag from the plastic
bag, place/plant the net bag at the
water’s edge, and cover it with the
pond’s soil.
In Zone 6 or warmer, the plants can be
left in place and not moved at all during
the winter months. Fertilize in spring
and summer, removing yellow leaves
and spent flowers regularly. Adding
good garden soil around the crowns
during fertilization will help to retain
fertilizer better and minimize leaching
into the water.
Acorus calamus variegatus has
narrow, bright green leaves with a
creamy white stripe running down the
center and grows about 18” tall.
Typha minima, also called “Mini
Cattails, grow 12-24” tall. The main
flowering period is May-June, but they
may also flower again in August.
Iris ensata grow 18-24” tall and are
beautiful both in and out of bloom.
Distinctively flattened blue flowers
perch atop sword-like green leaves.
Iris black Gamecock boasts dramatic
black to purple flowers and grows up to
36” tall.
Pontederia cordata grow 24-30” tall
and have either white or soft blue
flowers that bloom June-October.
Typha latifolia, or common cattail, is
the standard-size relative to Typha
minima and grows from 3-7’ tall.
Zantedeschia aethiopica, best-
known as Calla Lilies, boast pure white
flowers and grow 8-30” tall.
Zephyranthes candida, or Pink Fairy
Lilies, grow approximately 12” high and
boast delicate pink flowers amidst
evergreen foliage.
Bloomsz LLC
7450 Industrial Road
Florence, KY 41042
USA