Pond Plants by Zone

Every pond has different planting zones, and each suits different plants. Use this range to fill each part of your pond, from the wet soil around the edge to the deepest water.

  • Bog plants grow in permanently wet soil around the pond edge and in bog filters.
  • Marginal plants sit on shallow shelves with their roots just below the water line.
  • Reeds, rushes and grasses add height and structure to pond and dam edges and give frogs shelter.
  • Submerged plants grow fully underwater, adding oxygen and competing with algae for nutrients.
  • Shade tolerant plants suit ponds under trees or beside buildings that get only part sun.

Not sure what your pond needs? Try our pond plant calculator or ask us for free pond advice.

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Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) with floating ring
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Water Hyssop (Bacopa caroliniana) with floating ring
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Water Orchid (Cypella aquatilis) with Floating Ring
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Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia aurea) with floating ring
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Nardoo (Marsilea Angustifolia) with floating ring
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Marsilea Mutica Nardoo (Water Clover) Pond Plant with Floating Ring
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Water Wisteria (Hygrophila difformis) with floating ring
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Rainbow Water Parsley (Oenanthe javanica flamingo) with floating ring
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Shield Pennywort (Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides) with floating ring
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Turn your pond into a living pantry with easy-to-grow edible pond plants. From water mint and parsley to brahmi and Vietnamese water mint, discover how to grow, harvest, and enjoy fresh ingredients straight from your pond—while improving water quality at the same time.

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Shipping

Yes, our pond plants are shippable! We ship every week day. Due to quarantine, we can't ship to WA or TAS.

Packed to Travel the Distance

Our plants are packed to stay in transit for weeks! Alternatively, you can click & collect from our retail outlet.

On Arrival

On arrival, your plants will be thirsty. Pop them into your pond as soon as possible..

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