{"title":"Tall Pond Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003ePond plants that grow more than 4 feet tall, for screens, backdrops and the back of a large pond. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/playitkoi.com\/blogs\/pond-plants-aquascaping-aesthetics-functionality\/play-it-koi-bare-root-plants-planting-instructions#bog-marginal\"\u003eplanting instructions\u003c\/a\u003e cover potting and depth for bog and marginal plants.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"australia-canna-bare-root","title":"Canna 'Australia' (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis canna features burgundy-black leaves that hold their color well through summer. Stunning orange-red flowers top burgundy-black stems from mid-summer to fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanna 'Australia' - darkest and glossiest leaves of all; creates the feeling of a 'cool shadow' in the full sun garden; Big, bold and colorful, with heights ranging from 2'-10', the Canna is one of the most versatile and cost effective perennials for the garden. They flower in the heat of mid-late summer when many other plants give out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Burgundy-black foliage, red-orange flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Light: Mostly sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZone: Z7-Z10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers: Bright red-orange flowers all summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread: 1.5’ to 2’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth: Rhizomatous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFertilizer: Per mfr's instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: In shallow water or boggy soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 4’ to 5’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Play It Koi - Pond Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18588206017,"sku":"1919","price":19.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/canna-australia-bare-root-play-it-koi-1-r48e803.jpg?v=1789928586"},{"product_id":"canna-panache-bare-root","title":"Canna 'Panache' (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe narrow, pointed, grey-green leaves of Canna 'Panache' adorn the upright stalks to 6'. 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Like other Canna glauca water cannas, it grows in full sun to part shade and can be grown in shallow water up to 6 inches deep in summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Play It Koi - Pond Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2547188203554,"sku":"3395","price":16.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/canna-panache-bare-root-play-it-koi-r0b4100.jpg?v=1789929592"},{"product_id":"royal-pickerel-rush-pontederia-dilatata-bare-root","title":"Pontederia Dilatata - Royal Pickerel Rush (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoyal Pickerel Rush (AKA Pickerelweed) is a tall, upright plant that makes a beautiful addition to the pond or water garden. It produces intense blue flower spikes that continue all summer long. Produces intense blue flower spikes that continue all summer long. This variety gets up to 3-6 ft high at it's mature stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePickerel rush is an aquatic or marsh perennial with 1 spike of arrowhead-shaped leaves arising from a single basal clump. Throughout late spring and summer, Pickerel Rush produces showy 6-8 inch spires of violet-blue flowers standing on stalks 3-6 ft high. The individual flowers are about 1 inch across and elaborately-beautiful, reminiscent of an orchid. Pickerel Rush often forms dense stands that paint a summertime marsh purplish-blue. This aquatic pond plant is very easy to cultivate and should be a part of any water garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy Bog Plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShowy Violet-Blue Spikes Add Color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreases Natural Filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness Zone: 5-11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight Requirements: Full sun to part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 3-6 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater Depth: Moist soil or water up to 10\" deep (Maximum water depth is for mature bog plants)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cannot be sold into California\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Play It Koi - Pond Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12264265711650,"sku":"2559","price":13.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/pontederia-dilatata-royal-pickerel-rush-bare-root-play-it-koi-rba15ab.jpg?v=1789933462"},{"product_id":"equisetum-hyemale-rough-horsetail-bare-root","title":"Equisetum Hyemale  - Rough Horsetail \/ Scouring Rush (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRanked as one of the top-selling pond plants from Pond Magazine, this unusually sculptural and hardy aquatic perennial is a prehistoric relative of ferns. It is evergreen in frost-free climates, herbaceous otherwise. Perfect for ponds and water gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEquisetum hyemale \u003c\/i\u003e has segmented leaves and grows tall, reaching heights of 3-5´. This marginal plant makes a great selection for display in the background of a planting. It also looks great when planted in front of a wall or in a large container. Horse Tail prefers full sun and will grow well in damp soil or shallow water. Best used \u003cspan\u003ein containers, troughs or in contained ponds due to their \u003c\/span\u003erunning growth habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHorse tail’s jointed stems, very distinctive. Cylindrical habit when grown in a container. Tolerates some shade. Prefers very shallow water to moist soil. The upper joints produce side shoots in the second or third year that give it a slightly fern-like appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Green reeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Light: Full sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZone: Z3-Z9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers: Non-flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacing: 8 plants per square meter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread: 3’ to 8’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth: Fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: In water up to 4” deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 3’ to 5’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"aircall-extension-app\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Play It Koi - Pond Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12919655104546,"sku":"8040","price":9.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/equisetum-hyemale-robustum-giant-horsetail-bare-root-play-it-koi-1-r072fd3.jpg?v=1789933716"},{"product_id":"typha-laxmannii-graceful-cattail-bare-root","title":"Typha Laxmannii - Graceful Cattail (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe graceful cattail is a perennial that spreads by rhizomes to form clumps of green foliage in shallow water. 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They are most commonly found in large marshes and on the edge of ponds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt order placement, these are cut down at the point of shipment at a height of approximately 12-14 inches unless you specify otherwise (additional shipping costs may apply if they are non-standard height). This is the ideal height for planting a cat tail as they are still strong and long enough to plant, while not being so tall that they risk being easily blown over. Upon receipt, plant the cat tail rhizome into soil\/mud of your pond 3-4 inches deep, but still allowing the top of the stalk to be above water level. You may also pot these in 1 gallon containers, placing one plant in each container in some heavy loam soil. In the right conditions, you can expect the cattail to grow and spread. The rhizome will begin to branch out under the soil creating additional stalks to grow. They can grow approximately 1 foot in diameter each year and reach heights most commonly of 4-6 ft, but can grow as tall as 10ft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut why settle for just one type of cattail when you can have a whole family? Mix and match with the \u003ca title=\"miniature cattail\" href=\"https:\/\/playitkoi.com\/products\/typha-minima-europa?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=b7d28018d\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eminiature cattail\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca title=\"graceful cattail\" href=\"https:\/\/playitkoi.com\/products\/typha-laxmannii-graceful-cattail-bare-root?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=84b738c34\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003egraceful cattail\u003c\/a\u003e for a truly unique and interesting variety. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #0B63A7; color: #FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #0B63A7; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003eActive growth period\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #0B63A7; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003eSpring\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: center; background-color: #FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Period\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJune to July\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: center; background-color: #F3F5F6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit seed period\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBegins Late Spring and Summer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: center; background-color: #FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit seed period\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnds Fall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\" id=\"MainContentPlaceHolder_ZoneRow\"\u003eZone: Z3 -Z10\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\" id=\"MainContentPlaceHolder_HeightRow\"\u003eTypical Height: 4.00 to 6.00 feet\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun: Full sun to part shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\" id=\"MainContentPlaceHolder_SpreadRow\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Play It Koi - Pond Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28517058150434,"sku":"2240","price":9.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/products\/typha-latifolia-common-cattail-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1705162886"},{"product_id":"canna-bengal-tiger-bare-root","title":"Canna 'Bengal Tiger' (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanna 'Bengal Tiger' creates a unique statement with brilliantly orange blooms and striped green foliage. Canna lilies are wonderful in the garden. It has huge iris-like flowers, on stalks that reach 6 feet tall. These are truly wetland plants, so they grow well in moist soils. They are also very good at taking care of themselves, so pick out a sunny spot in your garden or yard for this magnificent beauty!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanna 'Bengal Tiger' is winter hardy in zones 7-10, and can be overwintered in cooler climates by digging the rhizome up before the first frost, and keeping it in in a frost-free location during the winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Play It Koi - Pond Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31536798138438,"sku":"1927","price":19.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/canna-bengal-tiger-bare-root-play-it-koi-r72e838.jpg?v=1789934168"},{"product_id":"colocasia-esculenta-coal-miner","title":"Colocasia esculenta - 'Coal Miner' (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCommon Name: Coal Miner Taro\u003cbr\u003ePlant Description Name: Colocasia - \"Coal Miner Taro\"\u003cbr\u003eCoal Miner 'Elephant ear' has heart shaped leaves, and tops out at a height 54\" tall. The look of this plant seems to morph creating the look of many other colocasias as it matures. Allowing the enjoyment of its changing nature until it becoming a dark velvet coal lookalike with a smoky undertone appearance.  Makes a dramatic statement for your pond as well as a great conversation piece. Emerges from hibernation earlier then most generally by late March.  Full sun to part shade. Like other taros, it can be grown as a pond marginal in up to 6 inches of standing water.  Zone 8-10 \u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Play It Koi - Pond Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40925891067974,"sku":"8110","price":17.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/colocasia-esculenta-coal-miner-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1705165004"},{"product_id":"smell-me-plant","title":"Elettaria cardamomum 'Smell-Me-Plant' (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCommon Name: Smell-Me-Plant\u003cbr\u003ePlant Description Name: Elettaria cardamomum \"Smell-Me-Plant\"\u003cbr\u003eCardamom shows beautiful upright green arching stems bear two rows of linear-lance-shaped leaves each about 2 ft long. smooth and dark green on top, below a silky paler green. They taper to a distinct tip. Plant is known for its medicinal properties. Run your fingers through the leaves will unleash its tropical aromatic spell. It grows best in part shade to shade, out of direct sun. Zone 10\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Play It Koi - Pond Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40925891788870,"sku":"2007","price":9.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/elettaria-cardamonum-smell-me-plant-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1705165010"},{"product_id":"violet-stem-taro","title":"Colocasia esculenta 'Violet Stem' Taro (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCommon Name: Violet Stem - Taro \u003cbr\u003ePlant Description Name: Colocasia esculenta \"Violet Stem\" Taro \u003cbr\u003eThis gem is a bold statement for the water garden, with 6 foot deep purple petioles (stalks) leading to the giant 3' long green leaves that show a slight hazy purple to them. 1' tall yellow flowers have a wonderful papaya-like fragrance. Although it sends out wild- looking runners, it is a slow plant to spread. Like other taros, it can be grown as a pond marginal in up to 6 inches of standing water. Sun to part shade, up to 6' tall, Zone 8-11\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Play It Koi - Pond Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40925891887174,"sku":"2519","price":19.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/colocasia-esculenta-violet-stem-taro-bare-root-play-it-koi.jpg?v=1705165009"},{"product_id":"colocasia-chicago-harlequin-taro","title":"Colocasia esculenta 'Chicago Harlequin Taro' (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCommon Name: Chicago Harlequin \u003cbr\u003ePlant Description Name: Colocasia esculenta \"Chicago Harlequin Taro\"\u003cbr\u003eA striking new \"elephant ear,\" with large soft leaves marked randomly with light and dark green. The stem of each leaf is the attraction with 5' tall stalks that show the vivid cream and green bands. The giant green leaves are each blotched with lighter random green sections. Fast grower, Great as a pond or bog plant. Like other taros, it does well in full sun to part shade and can be grown as a pond marginal in up to 6 inches of standing water. up to 4'-6' tall, Zone 8-11\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Play It Koi - Pond Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40925893787718,"sku":"4916","price":19.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/colocasia-esculenta-chicago-harlequin-taro-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1705165040"},{"product_id":"variegated-cattail","title":"Typha latifolia 'Variegated Cattail' (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCommon Name: Variegated Cattail\u003cbr\u003ePlant Description Name: Typha latifolia \"Variegated Cattail\"\u003cbr\u003eA striking cousin of the common cattail without the aggressiveness. One of the first plant to emerge from winter with nice variegation to wake up your water garden. Striking green leaves with vertical green and white stripes then produce greenish flower spikes that form cigar-shaped brown seed heads(Sterile) that are popular for dried arrangements. Although not as aggressive as the common cattail we do recommend to leave in pots then submerge in a pond or water feature. Grow it in full sun to part shade, in water up to 12 inches deep. It reaches about 4 to 5 feet tall. 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