Plants Archive - Page 14 of 18 - Charleston Aquatic and Environmental Inc.

Sagittaria latifolia (duck potato)

Sagittaria latifolia, commonly called duck potato, is a North American native perennial that thrives in wet soils in full sun.

General info: Sagittaria latifolia, commonly called duck potato, is a North American native perennial that thrives in wet soils in full sun. This perennial grows in wet conditions and can survive in water up to twelve inches deep. Duck potato is a native marginal aquatic perennial that can reach height up to four feet tall.… Continue reading Sagittaria latifolia (duck potato)

Sagittaria lancifolia (bull tongue arrowhead)

Sagittaria lancifolia, commonly called bull tongue arrowhead, is a North American native perennial that thrives in wet to moist soil in full sun.

General info: Sagittaria lancifolia, commonly called bull tongue arrowhead, is a North American native perennial that thrives in wet to moist soil in full sun. This wetland perennial can grow in standing water up to twelve inches deep. It is typically found growing in swamps and marshes. Bull tongue arrowhead is known for it… Continue reading Sagittaria lancifolia (bull tongue arrowhead)

Rudbeckia hirta (black-eyed Susan)

Rudbeckia hirta, commonly called black-eyed Susan, is a North American native perennial that thrives in average to medium moisture soil in full sun.

General info: Rudbeckia hirta, commonly called black-eyed Susan, is a North American native perennial that thrives in average to medium moisture soil in full sun. This short-lived perennial is typically found in open woods and along the roadsides. Black-eyed Susans can reach heights up to three feet tall. They are adorned with bright yellow blooms… Continue reading Rudbeckia hirta (black-eyed Susan)

Rudbeckia fulgida (orange coneflower)

Rudbeckia fulgida, commonly called orange coneflower, is a North American native perennial that thrives in dry to medium moisture soil in full sun.

General info: Rudbeckia fulgida, commonly called orange coneflower, is a North American native perennial that thrives in dry to medium moisture soil in full sun. This native perennial is typically found in thickets and open woods. Orange coneflower can reach heights up to three feet tall and can tolerate light shade. It is adorned… Continue reading Rudbeckia fulgida (orange coneflower)

Pontederia cordata (pickerel weed)

Pontederia cordata, commonly called pickerel weed, is a North American native marginal aquatic perennial.

General info: Pontederia cordata, commonly called pickerel weed, is a North American native marginal aquatic perennial. Pickerel weed can grow in standing water up to three to five inches deep. This aquatic perennial needs full sunlight and can get up to two to four feet tall. It is typically found growing in ditches, swamps, and… Continue reading Pontederia cordata (pickerel weed)

Peltandra virginica (arrow arum)

Peltandra virginica, commonly called arrow arum, is a North American native aquatic perennial that thrives in standing water or wet soils in full sun.

General info: Peltandra virginica, commonly called arrow arum, is a North American native aquatic perennial that thrives in standing water or wet soils in full sun. Arrow arum is native to moist areas such as swamps or bogs. This aquatic perennial can tolerate shade and get about two feet tall. This species gets its common… Continue reading Peltandra virginica (arrow arum)

Panicum virgatum (switchgrass)

Panicum virgatum, commonly called switchgrass, is a North American native ornamental grass that thrives in medium to wet soils in full sun.

General info: Panicum virgatum, commonly called switchgrass, is a North American native ornamental grass that thrives in medium to wet soils in full sun. This ornamental grass preforms best in poor infertile soils and can adapt to dryer conditions. It can get up to six feet tall and is also deer resistant. Landscape uses: Panicum virgatum… Continue reading Panicum virgatum (switchgrass)

Panicum amarum (bitter panicgrass)

Panicum amarum, commonly called bitter panicgrass, is a North American native ornamental grass that thrives in dry to medium moisture soils in full sun to part shade.

General info: Panicum amarum, commonly called bitter panicgrass, is a North American native ornamental grass that thrives in dry to medium moisture soils in full sun to part shade. This ornamental grass grows best in full sun and average infertile soil. Bitter panicgrass is a very important species for dune systems. Landscape uses: Panicum amarum is… Continue reading Panicum amarum (bitter panicgrass)

Muhlenbergia capillaris (pink muhly grass)

Muhlenbergia capillaris, commonly called pink muhly grass, is a North American native ornamental grass that thrives in sandy dry soils with direct full sun.

General info: Muhlenbergia capillaris, commonly called pink muhly grass, is a North American native ornamental grass that thrives in sandy dry soils with direct full sun. Pink muhly grass grows about two to three feet tall and has striking pink blooms. This is a tough attractive species that can tolerate drought, heat, and poor… Continue reading Muhlenbergia capillaris (pink muhly grass)

Monarda punctata (spotted beebalm)

Monarda punctata (spotted beebalm) General info: Monarda punctata is a North American native clump forming perennial that thrives in dry to medium moisture soils. Spotted beebalm is a part of the mint family and typically occurs in dryish soils of prairies and coastal plains. Landscape uses: Monarda punctata attracts lots of butterflies and would make an excellent… Continue reading Monarda punctata (spotted beebalm)