Aquatic Plants of Florida

Rhizomatous perennial coastal grass. Recognized by its wide green grass blades and numerous pellet-like seed heads in late Summer. Habitats include: dunes, beaches, and coastal landscape. Landscape value. Reaches 3.5 ft. height. Seeds in late Summer to early Fall. Sun, drought, and salt tolerant. Often grows in and around Sea Oats and other beach plants. Found beyond Zones 7+.

Common perennial with long, green leaves that reach 3+ ft. Found near margins of various wetlands, lakes and ponds. Creates large colonies both vegetatively and by seed. Produces erect purple flowers. Planting depth 2-24 inches. Found in Zones 7-11. Sun-part sun and flood tolerance. Wildfowl/life value. Often planted with Arrowhead and Spikerush. Helps pull phosphates and nitrates from water and improve water quality.

Small to medium deciduous tree that can reach 80+ ft. Prefers moist to wet soils but will adapt to irrigated landscapes. Leaves change color in Fall and are shorter and more closely bound on mature plants than Bald Cypress. Also, Pond Cypress can be found in greater numbers further south. Sun tolerant. Grows in Zones 7+. Landscape value, especially around lake and pond margins.

Perennial with erect, flat leaf blades, which produces seasonal, purple colored spikelets. Grows up to 3 ft. Found througout Florida and Zones 7+. Prefers sandy soils. Sun and drought tolerant. High landscape value. Soil stabilization.

Perennial with erect, flat leaf blades, which produces seasonal, purple colored spikelets. Grows up to 3 ft. Found througout Florida and Zones 7+. Prefers sandy soils. Sun and drought tolerant. High landscape value. Soil stabilization.