Aquatic Pond Plants
Water lilies, floating plants, marginals, grasses, and more for healthy, beautiful ponds
Aquatic Plants for Utah Ponds & Water Gardens
Aquatic plants do more than make a pond look good. They provide shade, create shelter for fish, help oxygenate the water, and support a healthier pond ecosystem overall. At Utah Water Gardens, we carry a wide variety of pond plants including floating plants, submerged plants, flowering marginals, ornamental marginals, tall grasses, and semi-hardy tropical selections. Many of the plants we carry are winter hardy, while others are seasonal and should be removed before freezing temperatures arrive. Availability changes throughout the season, so our selection may vary.
Catalog
Plant Categories We Carry
- Floating and surface plants
- Water lilies and other submerged flowering plants
- Submerged ornamental plants
- Flowering marginals
- Ornamental marginals
- Tall grasses
- Semi-hardy and tropical marginals
Shade Tolerant Aquatic Plants
- Azolla
- Aquatic Mint
- Cardinal Flower
- Creeping Jenny
- Duckweed
- Frogbit
- Golden Alexander
- Horsetail
- Mare's Tail
- Marsh Marigold
- Parrot Feather
- Blue Leaf Sedge
- Black Magic Taro Plant
- Water Celery
- Water Clover
- Water Hawthorn
- Water Iris
- Water Lettuce
- Vallisneria
We offer a larger selection of bareroot plants that can be shipped directly to you.
Plant availability changes weekly, especially with floating plants, tropical selections, and flowering varieties.
Product Availability
Plants
Aquatic plant categories and size options that may vary by seasonal availability.
Floating Plants
Floating Plant Options
- Single
- Half Dozen
- Dozen
- Water Hyacinth
Water Lettuce
Water Lettuce Options
- Single
- Half Dozen
- Dozen
- Water Lettuce
Small Floating Plants
Small Floating Plant Options
- 1/2 cup portion
- Azolla
- Duckweed
- Frogbit
Submerged Flowering Plants
Submerged Flowering Plant Options
- 1 gallon
- 2 gallon
- 6.5 gallon
- Winter Hardy Water Lilies — red, white, yellow, peach, pink, purple, changeable, Black Princess, dwarf
- Japanese Spatterdock
- Water Hawthorn
- Water Heart — yellow
Submerged Ornamental Plants
Submerged Ornamental Plant Options
- 4 inch / bareroot
- 1 gallon
- 2 gallon
- American Vallisneria
- Jungle Vallisneria
- Hornwort
- Giant Leaf Water Clover
Flowering Marginals
Flowering Marginal Options
- 4 inch / bareroot
- 5 inch / 1 gallon
- 2 gallon
- Aquatic Forget-Me-Not
- Blue Eye Grass
- Blue Pickerel Rush
- Bog Bean
- Black 'Scallop' Ajuga
- Cardinal Flower
- Creeping Jenny
- Flowering Rush
- Golden Eye Grass
- Hibiscus
- Marsh Betony
- Marsh Mallow
- Marsh Marigold
- Miniature Spearwort
- Monkey Flower
- Northern Calla Lily
- Primrose Creeper
- Slenderleaf Dragonhead
- Yerba Mansa
- Water Iris
- Water Loosestrife
Ornamental Marginals
Ornamental Marginal Options
- 4 inch / bareroot
- 5 inch / 1 gallon
- 2 gallon
- Aquatic Mint
- Bloody Dock
- Blue Leaf Sedge
- Chinese Arrowhead
- Corkscrew Rush
- Dagger Leaf Sedge
- Dwarf Blue Rush
- Dwarf Variegated Reed
- Horsetail
- Lizard Tail
- Mare's Tail
- Palm Sedge
- Pennywort
- Red-leaf Plantain
- Spikerush
- Sweet Flag
- Hardy Thalia
- Water Clover
- Water Celery
- Water Cress
- Variegated Flag
Tall Grasses
Tall Grass Options
- 2 gallon
- 3 gallon
- 5 gallon
- Cattail — broadleaf, graceful, giant
- Bulrush — regular, giant
- Sweet Galingale
- Triangle Sedge
Semi-Hardy / Tropical Marginals
Semi-Hardy / Tropical Marginal Options
- 4 inch / bareroot
- 5 inch / 1 gallon
- 2 gallon
- Papyrus — 'Dwarf', 'Egyptian', 'King Tut'
- Parrot Feather
- Umbrella Palm — 'Nanus'
More Information
How Customers Usually Shop This Page
Most customers browse by plant type first: floating plants for shade, submerged plants for structure and oxygenation, flowering marginals for color, and ornamental marginals or grasses for edges and vertical interest.
Winter Hardy vs. Seasonal Plants
Many of the plants we carry are suitable for Utah conditions, but some floating and tropical varieties are seasonal and should be removed before freezing temperatures arrive.
Good Uses for Different Plant Types
- Floating plants help shade the surface and reduce sun exposure in the water.
- Submerged plants add texture below the surface and support a more balanced pond environment.
- Marginals and grasses help soften pond edges and create height around the water feature.
- Mixed plantings can improve the overall look and function of a pond more than relying on one type alone.
Current Selection
The categories on this page reflect the types of aquatic plants we regularly carry, but exact varieties, colors, and sizes can change throughout the season. Visiting the store or contacting us is the best way to check current availability.
Plant Categories We Carry
Floating plants for surface shade and seasonal coverage
Water lilies and other submerged flowering plants
Submerged ornamental plants for underwater texture
Flowering marginals for color and seasonal blooms
Ornamental marginals, rushes, sedges, and foliage plants
Tall grasses and select semi-hardy tropical varieties
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan Before You Buy
These resources and services help you choose products that match your pond setup and Utah conditions.
Need Help Choosing?
Our experts can help you find the right products for your pond. Call (801) 590-8516 or visit our store.