Softstem Bulrush
March 10, 2016
(Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani), Hardstem Bulrush (Schoenoplectus acutus), Three-square Bulrush (Schoenoplectus pungens), and River Bulrush (Bolboschoenus fluviatilis) are common perennial pond and lake colonizers that can grow in water up to 5 feet. Softstem and hardstem bulrush support long cylindrical leaves that grow…
Blue Flag Water Iris
March 10, 2016
(Iris versicolor) and Yellow Water Iris (Iris pseudacorus) are ornamental perennials that grow along shorelines. The sword-like leaves arise in late March to early April and grow 1-2 feet tall. Blue flag iris offers showy violet flowers…
Common Arrowhead
March 1, 2016
(Sagittaria latifolia) also known as duck potato is a perennial herb that is a very common shoreline plant. As its name implies, leaves are shaped like an arrowhead. The leaves vary greatly in size and…