Marginal Plants

Define pond edges, stabilize soils, and support wildlife. Select hardy marginal plants that thrive in Utah.

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  Chinese Arrowhead

  Attractive marginal plant with arrow-shaped leaves and white flowers, perfect for pond edges.

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  Marsh Marigold

  Bright yellow spring flowers that herald the beginning of the pond season.

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  Pickerel Rush

  Tall marginal plant with blue flower spikes, excellent for pond edges and wildlife habitat.

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  Golden Spike Rush

  Fine-textured rush with golden-green color, perfect for natural pond edges.

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  Equisetum (Horsetail)

  Ancient, architectural plant with jointed stems, perfect for modern pond designs.

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  Equisetum (Horsetail)

  Ancient, architectural plant with jointed stems, perfect for modern pond designs.

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  Umbrella Palm

  Tropical-looking palm with umbrella-like leaves, perfect for creating exotic pond atmosphere.

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  Red Amaranth

  Colorful marginal plant with striking red foliage, perfect for adding drama to pond edges.

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  Red Mimulus

  Native marginal plant with bright red tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds.

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  Sensitive Plant

  Fascinating plant with leaves that fold when touched, creating interactive garden interest.

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  Slenderleaf Dragonhead

  Aromatic marginal plant with blue flowers and mint-like fragrance.

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  Utah Water Clover

  Native Utah plant with clover-like leaves, perfect for natural pond edges.

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  Yerba Mansa

  Native southwestern plant with white flowers and aromatic leaves, excellent for natural pond edges.

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  Calla Lily

  Elegant marginal plant with white trumpet-shaped flowers and glossy green leaves.

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  Blue Flower

  Various blue-flowering marginal plants perfect for adding cool color to pond edges.