birch
Betula
nigra ’Dura Heat’ (clump river birch) Vigorous, fast-growing, medium-sized, Missouri native deciduous tree which occurs … Continued
Browsing plants: bog/water
buttonbush
Cephalanthus occidentalis
This deciduous shrub has an open, rounded habit. Common throughout the midwest, it can most … Continued
‘Ruby Spice’ summersweet
Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice'
A deciduous shrub native to swampy woodlands, wet marshes, and stream banks. Noted for mid … Continued
black taro
Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic'
Large, black-purple, heart-shaped leaves on 4’ purple stems. Outstanding tropical plant for moist areas. Great … Continued
Egyptian papyrus
Cyperus papyrus
Exotic-looking, fantastic bold form with pendulous leaves atop upright stems. This fast grower makes an … Continued
horsetail
Equisetum hyemale
Hollow, segmented, tubular stems grow to 4′ tall and grow in dry soils to wet, … Continued
corkscrew rush
Juncus effusus 'Spiralis'
Round blades curl as they grow. Interesting foliage for containers, but also a hardy bog-loving … Continued
moneywort, golden moneywort
Lysimachia nummularia
Round, green leaves create a low-growing mat with small yellow flowers. ‘Aurea’ is a bright … Continued
dawn redwood
Metasequoia glyptostroboides
Fast growing deciduous conifer grows 75-100’ or taller and 15-25’ wide with a pyramidal shape. … Continued
‘Allgold’ bamboo
Phyllostachys bambusoides 'Allgold'
Culms are entirely golden yellow except for an occasional thin green stripe. Running bamboo with … Continued
obedient plant
Physostegia virginiana
Physostegia virginiana has an upright spreading habit, this plant will requires space and should be … Continued
curly willow
Salix matsudana ‘Torulosa’
Grow in any soil soils in full sun or shade. Prefers full sun. Prune as … Continued