Thriving Pond Border Species

Iris virginica var. shrevei (NGN) Blueflag Iris

• Height: 24″ – 36″
• Width: 8″ – 12″
• Soil Conditions: Moist
• Flower Color: Blue
• Bloom Time: June, July
• Hardiness Zone: 5 To 9

Hibiscus moscheutos
Swamp Mallow

• Height: 4′ – 6′
• Width: 3′ – 4′
• Soil Conditions: Moist
• Flower Color: Pink
• Bloom Time: July, August, September
• Hardiness Zone: 5 To 9

Anemone canadensis
Meadow Anemone

Native groundcover for part shade; spreads assertively

• Height: 18″ – 24″
• Width: 24″ – 36″
• Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
• Flower Color: White
• Bloom Time: April, May, June
• Hardiness Zone: 3 To 9

Coreopsis palmata
Prairie Coreopsis

Bright daisy-shaped flowers, delicate deeply cut three-lobed leaves. Prefers full sun and dry soil or sand. Attracts songbirds.

• Height: 24″ – 36″
• Width: 18″ – 24″
• Soil Conditions: Dry
• Flower Color: Yellow
• Bloom Time: May, June, July
• Hardiness Zone: 3 To 8