Marginal Plants

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

Chinese Arrowhead

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

Marsh Marigold

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

Pickerel Rush

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

Golden Spike Rush

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

Equisetum (Horsetail)

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

Equisetum (Horsetail)

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

Umbrella Palm

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

Red Amaranth

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

Red Mimulus

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

Sensitive Plant

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

Slenderleaf Dragonhead

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

Utah Water Clover

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

Yerba Mansa

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

Calla Lily

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

Blue Flower

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