05/01/2023
Looking for some unique and lesser-known plant options to add to the edges of your Pond, Natural Pool or Swimming Pond? Look no further! Here are some beautiful and functional options that are often overlooked:
1. Blue flag iris - these stunning flowers bloom in late spring and add a pop of color to any Water feature.
2. Marsh marigold - with bright yellow flowers, this plant thrives in wet soil and can add a cheerful touch to the edges of a natural pool or Pond.
3. Lysimachia - mainly growing in damp grassland and woodland or near water in subtropical regions. Leaf shapes may vary, but leaves are often hairy. The 5-petaled flowers can be shaped liked stars, saucers, or cups, and are most often white or yellow, and sometimes pink and purple.
4. Meuhlenbeckia - is a deciduous shrub with small dark green leaves, which can be grown as a climber or ground cover. It will produce small, greenish white flowers in summer, and small, white, inedible fruit in autumn. It's primarily grown for its foliage.
5. Golden Sweetflag - a versatile plant that can thrive in wet or dry soil, this plant produces fragrant leaves and can add a lovely texture to the edges of a natural Pool or Pond.
Adding these unique and often overlooked plant options to the edges of your Natural Pool or Pond can provide both beauty and function, while creating a more diverse and sustainable ecosystem. Happy planting!
📸Lincoln Viveros
