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These plants will grow in moist to wet soils or shallow water

ACORUS calamus Giant rush	ACORUS calamus variegata Giant variegated rush	ACORUS gramineus variegata

An attractive plant with Iris-like foliage that has a citrus smell when crushed. Height can reach to 1.5mts. Grow in full sun to maintain good foliage colour. Moist soil to shallow water.	An attractive plant with green & white variegated foliage. Height can reach to 1.5mtrs. Grow in full sun to maintain good foliage colour. Moist soil to shallow water.	A small growing variegated green& cream Acorus. Grow in full sun or shade, prefers moist soil
ALISMA plantago Water plantain	BAUMEA rubignosa Variegata Twig Rush	BAUMEA rubignosa Twig Rush

Attractive perennial to 1.mtr tall. Broad leaves, white or pink flowers in Summer. To 20cm depth. Australian Native	Native perennial to 2 mtrs. Cylindrical dark green stems and honey brown drooping inflorescence to 40cm in Summer & Autumn. Moist soil to 30cm depth. Australian Native	Native perennial, cylindrical green leaves and stems. Inflorescence is reddish brown, will tolerate brackish water, good soaker of nutrients up to 7cm in depth. Australian Native
BAUMEA rubignosa Variegata Twig Rush	CANNA glauca Endeavour (Red)	CANNA glauca Primrose (Pale Yellow)

Cylindrical green and yellow leaves and stems. Inflorescence is reddish brown, will tolerate brackish water, good soaker of nutrients.	Blue/green lance shaped foliage. Narrow leaves and red flowers are recurved, plumera-type, and appear throughout summer.	Blue/green lance shaped foliage. Narrow leaves and pale yellow flowers are recurved, plumera-type, and appear throughout summer.
CANNA glauca Erebus (Salmon)	CAREX appressa Tall sedge	CAREX polyantha Creek Carex

Blue/green lance shaped foliage. Narrow leaves and salmon/apricot flowers are recurved, plumera-type, and appear throughout summer.	Semi-weeping bright green sedge. Flower spike on pright stem. Australian Native	Mid-green pendulous clumping sedge to 90cm. To 20cm depth. Australian Native
CAREX riparia Blue sedge	CAREX fascicularis Tassel Sedge	CHORIZANDRA cymbaria Heron Bristle Bush

Bushy semi-weeping sedge to 40cm, with attractive green/grey foliage. Australian Native	A Clumping green grass like sedge decorative flowers heads in summer. Australian Native	Blue/green rush with upright foliage to 60cm. Flowers emerge from stem sides. Australian Native
COLOCASIA antiquorum Imperial Taro	COLOCASIAesculenta Taro Green stem	COLOCASIA esculenta Black Magic

Dark green leaves are overlaid with velvety black colouring between the veins. Moist soil to shallow water. Height to 1.2 metres.	Large elephant ear-type leaves, roots edible when cooked. Moist soil to shallow water.	Large purple-black elephant ear type leaves and purple-black stems. Must be grown in full sun otherwise leaves turn green. Moist soil to shallow water. Ht 1.2 mtrs.
COLOCASIA amazonica indica metallica	COLOCASIA esculenta Rubra Red stemmed-Taro	CRINUM pendiculatim Swamp Crinum

Burgundy black stems with dark shiny green leaves edged in burgundy/black. Interveinal shading of burgundy black. Underside of leaf has ribbed veins.	Lighter green leaves with brilliant red stems. Moist soil to shallow water. Height to 1.5 meters. Full sun to part shade	Large clumps of evergreen foliage. Leaves are very thick and leathery. Produces flowers through spring and summer. Can reach up to 1 meter. Best on fringe areas with moist soil. Australian Native
CYPERUS alternifolia Umbrella Grass	CYPERUS Gracillis Dwarf Umbrella Grass	CYPERUS Prolifer syn. Dwarf Papyrus

Tall slender stalks to 100cm topped with green leaves that are arranged like the spokes of an umbrella. Enjoys moist soil or shallow water	Smaller version of the Cyperus alternifolia grows to 30-40cm.	A small attractive Cyperus, slender green stems topped with tufty foliage.
CYPERUS papyrus Egyptian paper	ECHINODORUS cordifolius Sword plant	ECHINODORUS cordifolius Marble Queen Sword plant

Tall stems topped with needle-like tufts. Has been used in the making of paper. Up to 3 metres.	Striking heart-shaped leaves are a feature of this plant. It has columns of conspicuous white flowers in summer.	Striking heart-shaped leaves with green and yellow strips are a feature of this plant. It has columns of conspicuous white flowers in summer.
ELEOCHARIS acuta Common spike-rush	ELEOCHARIS dulcis Water Chestnut	FICINEA nodosa syn. ISOLEPIS

Native perennial with cylindrical to flattened stems. Inflorescence 1-3cm long, beige and brown colouring. Less than I mtr tall. Australian Native	Erect green hollow stems, edible chestnut flavoured underground corms. Cultivate when stems die.	Hardy, fast growing, upright growth habit with globular seed heads. Adaptable to various soils. Australian Native
HIBISCUS coccinea Swamp Hibiscus	HIBISCUS coccinea Swamp	HIBISCUS coccinea Swamp

Large bright red flowers with large reddish/green leaves and stems. The Swamp Hibiscus is deciduous. Prefers full sun, grows to 2 mtrs.
HOUTTUYNIA cordata Chameleon	IMPERATA cylindrica rubra Japenese Blood Grass	IRIS Louisiana

Clumping, hardy perennial. Erect, leafy red stems with bluish-green, leathery pointed leaves.	Mid green leaves becoming more dramatically rich-red progressively through Summer into Autumn	Named varieties available as well as assorted. Can be grown in shallow water or wet soil.
IRIS pseudocoris	IRIS virginica southern blue flag	IRIS virginica southern pink flag

Very hardy clumping, yellow flag Iris to 1.2mtrs tall. Shallow water or bog conditions.	Typical iris leaf but much broader structure. Flowers are very compact with 5cm blooms. Sky blue with dark purple veining on the tips of the petals.	Typical iris leaf but much broader structure. Flowers are very compact with 5cm blooms. Powder pink with dark purple veining on the tips of the petals.
ISOLEPSIS Alise River	JUNCUS usitatus Common rush	LEPIRONIA articulata Cigar Rush

Small green tussock of fine stiff grass with orange pin-headed flower stems. Australian Native	A native tufted perennial to 1 meter high, flowers in Spring and Summer. Wet soil/shallow water. Australian Native	Clumping native perennial to 2mtrs. Grey/green cylindrical stems with ovoid black/brown seed-like inflorescence at the top of the stem. Flowers late spring to autumn. To 1.25mtr depth. Australian Native
LYSIMACHIA aurea Golden Creeping Jenny	MARSILIA drummundi Hairy Water Clover	MARSILIA Miniature Nardoo Water Clover

Grown for its foliage, the butter yellow bearing bright golden-yellow flowers from late spring into summer.	Leaves are silvery,accented by brown stems. Leaves look like resting butterflys. Australian Native	Forms a good edge plant while not being invasive, small 5mm serrated floating leaves. Australian Native
OENANTHE javanica Pink Flamingo	ORONTIUM aquaticum Golden Rush	PHARLARIS arundincea picta Gardeners Garters

Beautiful pink, silver and green leaves are a feature of this plant.	Has velvety, lance-shaped leaves that are dark olive-green. Unusual white flower spadices with terminal spikes of small yellow flowers.	Attractive small variegated grass. Leaves are silver and green blue with pink tints on the new growth
PHARLARIS arundincea Strawberrys & Cream	PONTEDERIA cordata Blue pickerel	PONTEDERIA cordata alba White pickerel

Green and white striped ribbon grass blushed with pink during the cooler season. Best grwon in full sun. Keep contained	Glossy green heart shaped leaves, upright habit to 1metre with attractive blue flowers. To 20cm.	Glossy green heart shaped leaves, upright habit to 1metre with attractive white flowers. To 20cm.
RANUNCULUS riverularis River Buttercup	RANUNCULUS lappaceus Common Buttercup	RESTIO tetraphyllus Tassel Cord Rush

Green finely divided leaves with buttercup yellow flowers. Australian Native	Large green pear shaped leaves. Shiny buttercup yellow flower. Australian Native	Thin, upright growing stems with feathery right green leaves. Tassel like flowers. Australian Native
SAGITATARIA latifolia Arrow Head-Duck Potato	SAURURUS cernuus Lizard tail	SCHOENOPLECTUS albescens White Rush

Aquatic herb, broad arrow shaped leaves with white flowers. Grows to 30cm in wet soil or shallow water.	Heart shaped leaves, creamy-white lizard tail-like flowers in Summer. Spread 75cm. To 20cm depth.	Cylindrical foliage, Spring brings out white vertical stripes. upright habit.
SCHOENOPLECTUS vallidus River Club Rush	SCHOENOPLECTUS mucronatus Three Cornered Rush	SCHOENOPLECTUS tabernaemontani Zebrinus

Tall deep green circular stemmed foliage, red-brown spikelets. Australian Native	Rich bottle green triangular stems. upright habit. Good nutrient soaker. Australian Native	Exotic tall horizontally banded rush in green and white to 1.5mt.
THALIA dealbata Water canna	THALIA geniculata Red stem	TYPHA domingensis Bulrush

Green shield shaped leaves and tall stems of double purple flowers. Great accent plant. Height to 2mtrs.	1.5 to 2mtrs in height, large Canna-like leaves with very attractive red stems and lavender inflorescences, which stand above foliage	Medium sized bulrush with long tan coloured flower heads. Edible stems and shoots. Height 2mtrs.
TYPHONODORUM lindleyanum Madagascan Arum	VILLARSIA reniformis Yellow marsh flower	ZANTEDESCHIA childsiana dwarf Arum

This plant is a true water Arum growing to 3 mtrs. Large ribbed Arum-like leaves and large hooded flower with yellow spathe. Makes a spectacular feature plant.	Tufty erect perennial with round green leaves, tall stems with bright yellow flowers. 1-1.5 meters tall. Australian Native	A dwarf growing form of Zantedeschia aetheopica reaching a height of 40cm. Can be grown in water to the top of the pot or as a bog plant.
ZANTEDESCHIA aethiopica White Arum	ZANTEDESCHIA aethiopica White Arum spotted	ZANTEDESCHIA aethiopica Green Goddess

This hardy lily revels in water and mud and flowers most of the year. The large glossy green leaves and the pure white flowers are both prized by floral artist.	This hardy lily revels in water and mud and flowers most of the year. Has large glossy green leaves with spots.	Larger growing arum with a unigue flower. Flower is green at the base fading to white towards the lip.
ZANTEDESCHIA aethiopica Green Goddess Spotted.	ZANTEDESCHIA aethiopica Pink Marshmellow

Larger growing arum with a unigue flower. Flower is green at the base fading to white towards the lip and spotted. The leaves are also spotted.	A beautifully delicate looking arum lily with pale pink flowers.