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        Yellow Flag

  Of the many bog-type Irises, none is as striking and popular as the Yellow Flag.   Although a European native, it is widely naturalized in North America.  Yellow flag is a tall-growing plant with sword-shaped leaves.  Its leaves alone can reach 3 to 4 feet.  The blooms are bright golden yellow and appear in late spring and early summer.  Plant in full sun in either boggy soil or in containers set into the pool.      (Click Image To Enlarge)

       Marsh Marigolds

  This Buttercup family flower is a cheerful little plant for wet soil or standing  water.  May also be used for a rock garden.   The flowers are bright golden yellow about 1 inch across singly above the foliage.   The plant is low growing from 8 to 10 inches.     (Click Image To Enlarge)

         Pickerel Rush

  The pickerel rush is a native of North America but is widely planted around the world for its decorative effect.  The pickerel rush bears shiny olive green leaves.  The spike-shape purple flowers clusters begin to bloom in early summer and last until fall.  Plant two or three clusters together in a large container for the best effect.  This plant does equally well in full sun or partial shade.  (Click Image To Enlarge)

             Cattail

  What would a water garden be without Cattails?  Their strikingly vertical foliage and brown flower heads are among the most typical of all bog plants.   They're a must for a natural look.  The flat green swordlike leaves run straight up and down, perpendicular to the water.  Each cluster of leaves bears a dense brown cattail in mid to late summer.  The flowers last until fall, sometimes even through much of the winter.  Cattails are best grown in containers, otherwise they can be invasive.  They prefer full sun or partial shade in damp soil.      (Click Image To Enlarge)

          Water Grass

  Water Grass grows throughout the Northern Hemisphere, this version is the most popular in water gardens.  Makes a good accent plant and is perfect for pond edges or bog gardens.   It reaches 6 to 12 inches in height.  Plant in moist soil or in water up to 6 inches deep.  It adapts to both sun and partial shade.       (Click Image To Enlarge)

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