Alisma plantago-aquatica              Water Plantain

DESCRIPTION: A broad leafed tussock forming plant with large leaves to 50cm high and flower spicks to 1.2 metres carrying many small white flowers (less than 1cm diameter). Water Plantain often dies off during winter in colder areas and remerges in spring.

REQUIREMENTS: Seasonally flooded areas (for 6 months or more) or permanent water to 30cm deep. While Water Plantain likes warmer climates it will grow in colder areas.

Our Recommended Pot Size is: 4 inch (100mm) Pot.

Amphibromus nervosus                Swamp Wallaby Grass

DESCRIPTION: A tufted grass of wetlands with flower spikes up to 120cm. Often forms extensive stands where there is insufficient duration of standing water to sustain other species of wetland aquatic plants.

REQUIREMENTS: Prefer shallow waters that last about 6 months, and dry up typically by December, when the seed fall. Tolerates poorer soils than many other wetland plants

Our Recommended Pot Size is: Forestry Tube.

Carex appressa                      Tall Sedge

DESCRIPTION: Densely tufted sedge of wetlands with leaves up to 80cm high and triangular (in cross section) flower spikes up to 120cm. Leaves are very sharp.

REQUIREMENTS: Grows in soils that are water logged during winter, and remain moist underground all year round. Does not like growing in water, though will handle occasional flooding.

Our Recommended Pot Size is: Super Forestry Tube. Can also be supplied in: Forestry Tube.

Carex fascicularis                     Tassel Sedge                

DESCRIPTION: A tufted sedge of wetlands with leaves and flower spikes up to 100cm, though often only 50cm high. Attractive ‘tassel’ seed heads. Leaves are not as sharp as in other Carex species.

REQUIREMENTS: Grows in rich, permanently wet/moist soils, at waters edge or in up to 10cm of water during winter. Needs a constantly wet area.

Our Recommended Pot Size is: Super Forestry Tube. Can also be supplied in: Forestry Tube.

Carex tereticaulis                     Hollow Sedge

DESCRIPTION: Loosely tufted sedge of wetlands with fine leaves to 60cm high and round flower spikes up to 120cm. Seed heads shorter than Carex appressa.

REQUIREMENTS: Grows in a thick band along creek edges (at the water line), on mass on flood plans (particularly above soaks) and near wetlands on land that is seasonally inundated with shallow water to a depth of 10cm.

Our Recommended Pot Size is: Super Forestry Tubes. Can also be supplied in: Forestry Tubes.

Crassula helmsii                        Swamp Stonecrop

DESCRIPTION: A short spreading herb that forms a dense carpet to 10cm high when out of water, and a loose tangle underwater with emergent stems to no more that 10cm.

REQUIREMENTS: Grows in water to 30cm deep (though should be planted at waters edge or up to 10cm depth), or on waterlogged ground. Crassula helmsii needs moisture in the soil year round that its roots are able to tap into.

Our Recommended Pot Size is: Mini Forestry Tube. Can also be supplied in: 3 inch (75mm) Pot.

Cyperus gunnii                         Flecked Flat Sedge

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REQUIREMENTS: Grows at the edges of water, or on ground that is seasonally flooded, but which dries out for many months.

Our Recommended Pot Size is: Forestry Tube.

Eleocharis acuta                       CommonSpikerush

DESCRIPTION: Cylindrical erect stems grow up to 60cm tall (with or without flower spike at top) grow up from underground rhizome, often forming dense stands.

REQUIREMENTS: Grows in seasonal water to 30cm deep (though should be planted at waters edge or up to 20cm depth). While E. acuta does best with permanent moisture, once established it is able to cope with longer dry periods than many other wetland plants.

Our Recommended Pot Size is: Forestry Tubes.

Eleocharis sphacelata                Tall Spikerush

DESCRIPTION: Cylindrical erect (or sharply bent over where damaged) stems of 4 to 12mm diameter grow up to 1.5 metres out of the water and in water up to 2 metres deep. Spreads by underground rhizome forming dense stands.

REQUIREMENTS: Grows in permanent water (20cm to 2m), or seasonal water above soaks or springs. Should be planted at a depth that allows a little of stem to be above water.

Our Recommended Pot Size is: Super Forestry Tube. Can also be supplied in: Forestry Tube.

Ficinia nodosa                          Knobby Clubrush

DESCRIPTION: A dense tufted sedge growing to 50cm high, with narrow round tough stems with a spherical, tightly packed seed heads (approximately 10 to 15mm diameter) near the tops of the stems. This sedge is very drought hardy given planting in the right place.

REQUIREMENTS: While Ficinia nodosa can withstand seasonal flooding in shallow water, it general grows above the water line where its deep roots can access moisture.

Our Recommended Pot Size is: Forestry Tube.

Gratiola peruviana                   Austral Brooklime

DESCRIPTION: An emergent broad-leafed herb standing up to 10cm out of the water. Grows as individual plants up to 30cm across or as large carpet of many stems.

REQUIREMENTS: Grows in seasonal water to 15cm deep. As it flowers late and sets seed late in autumn it prefers areas that remain inundated well into summer and that remain moist even in autumn. The small light mauve trumpet flowers are hidden amonst leaves.

Our Recommended Pot Size is: 3 inch (75mm) Pot. Can also be supplied in: Mini Forestry Tube.

Isolepis fluitans                         Floating Clubrush

DESCRIPTION: The Thread like stems (appox. 1mm diameter and 10cm long) of this stringy net like plant forms open tangles in water. Seed heads are small (3 to 5mm long) flattened and elliptic in shape. Out of water forms grassy tufts or carpet to 10cm high.

REQUIREMENTS: Grows as a tangle net in shallow seasonal water to 15cm deep, or grass like to 10cm high when the water has receded.

Our Recommended Pot Size is: 3 inch (75mm) Pot. Can also be supplied in: Mini Forestry Tube.

Isolepis inundata                      Swamp Clubrush

DESCRIPTION: The stems (up to 1.5mm dia. and up to 40cm long) of this stringy grass like plant form long open tangles in water, with new stems branching from the seed heads (clumps of 2 to 6mm long flower spikes). Out of water forms grassy tussocks to 20cm high.

REQUIREMENTS: Grows in seasonal water to 30cm deep (though should be planted at waters edge or up to 10cm depth), or on waterlogged ground.

Our Recommended Pot Size is: 3 inch (75mm) Pot. Can also be supplied in: Mini Forestry Tube.

Juncus bufonius                        Toad Rush

DESCRIPTION: A small grass like annual rush really more than 10cm high It often forms a dense green lawn that without closer inspection can easily be mistaken for lawn grass. If seed is present in the soil, it readily colonises disturbed or bare areas given enough moisture.

REQUIREMENTS: This little rush grows at waters edge, or on soils that remain waterlogged though winter, spring and moist to wet into early summer.

Our Recommended Pot Size is: 3 inch (75mm) Pot. Can also be supplied in: Forestry Tube.

Juncus holoschoenus          Joint-leaf Rush

DESCRIPTION: A loosely tufted rush of wetlands with translucent round leaves (to 30cm high) and stems (to 60cm high).

REQUIREMENTS: This is the most aquatic of the rushes we grow, being able to grow in seasonal water up to 30cm deep. As with many wetland plants needs to be in water (even if only 5cm deep) for at least part of the year but also not to be permanently inundated.

Our Recommended Pot Size is: 3 inch (75mm) Pot. Can also be supplied in: Forestry Tube.

Juncus kraussii                         Sea Rush

DESCRIPTION: Forms thick, largely vertical tussocks (or extensive stands) of dark green stems between 30 to 120cm (often around 1m) with dark reddish brown seed capsules. While the leaves are sharp, they are not nearly as sharp as the introduced Spiny Rush.

REQUIREMENTS: As the name suggests, this rush love salty areas, such as shallow tidal waters or along the edges of brackish or saline creeks.

Our Recommended Pot Size is: Forestry Tube.

Juncus pallidus                         Pale Rush

DESCRIPTION: A tall light green robust rush forming open tussocks up to 2 metres tall, though more often 1.5 metres tall. Seed capsules yellow-brown, stems 3 to 8mm diameter.

REQUIREMENTS: While this rush can grow in shallow seasonal water (to 15cm deep) it usually grows at waters edge or on ground feed by underground water, sometime well away from wetlands. Does best on waterlogged or wet areas, with permanent moisture at depth.

Our Recommended Pot Size is: Super Forestry Tube. Can also be supplied in: Forestry Tube.

Juncus pauciflorus                    Loose-flower Rush       PAGE 4

DESCRIPTION: Fine (0.4 to 2.2mm diameter) often weeping dark green shiny stems form a tussock or stand up to 1 metre, often 50cm tall. Can hybridise with Juncus pallidus.

REQUIREMENTS: While this rush can grow in shallow seasonal water (to 10cm deep) it usually grows at waters edge, or on waterlogged or very wet ground with permanent moisture at depth. Can also grow on soaks (ground feed by underground water).

Our Recommended Pot Size is: Forestry Tube.

Juncus planifolius                     Broad-leaf Rush

DESCRIPTION: A leafy species of Juncus, forming a grassy tussock of flat (1 to 11mm wide) green leaves to 40cm long (often shorter), often pinkish red near the base. Flower stems taller than leaves, carrying multiple heads of clustered dark red-brown seed casuals.

REQUIREMENTS: Grows as an annual at waters edge, or on seasonally waterlogged or wet ground. Larger plants are short-lived perennials on permanently waterlogged ground.

Our Recommended Pot Size is: 3 inch (75mm) Pot. Can also be supplied in: Forestry Tube.

Juncus procerus                        Tall Rush

DESCRIPTION: A tall dull to light green robust rush forming dense tussocks up to 2.5 metres tall. Stems are 3 to 10mm diameter. Seed heads are densely clustered with straw yellow to reddish brown seed capsules.

REQUIREMENTS: Grows in seasonal water or shallow permeant water and at the waters edge. Also grows on waterlogged or wet areas, with permanent moisture at depth.

Our Recommended Pot Size is: Super Forestry Tube. Can also be supplied in: Forestry Tube.

Juncus sarophus                       Broom Rush

DESCRIPTION: Fine, tightly packed bluish-green stems (1 to 4mm diameter) form upright plants to 1.5 metres. On larger plants outside stems tend to bend out from the tussock.

REQUIREMENTS: Loves to grow at waters edge of seasonal wetlands and dams. Under the right conditions can be very hardy, thus making it more suitable for sites that dry out.

Our Recommended Pot Size is: Forestry Tube.

Marsilea drummondii               Common Nardoo

DESCRIPTION: The hairy “four leaf clover” leaves (1 to 2cm diameter) of this plant stand on narrow tough stems up to 30cm above the waters surface. Forms extensive stands in shallow water and persists on wet ground once the seasonal water has reseeded.

REQUIREMENTS: Grows in shallow seasonal water near the waters edge. Plant in water up to 15cm deep.

Our Recommended Pot Size is: 4 inch (100mm) Pot.

Marsilea mutica                       Smooth Nardoo

DESCRIPTION: The multi coloured “four leaf clover” leaves (1 to 5cm diameter) of this plant float on the waters surface and are attached to soil by stems as long as the water is deep. Forms extensive stands and when stranded out of water grows with smaller leaves.

REQUIREMENTS: Grows in permanent or seasonal water to 1 metre deep (though should be planted in a maximum of 30cm of water, or less if muddy).

Our Recommended Pot Size is: 4 inch (100mm) Pot.

Myriophyllum crispatum          Upright Milfoil

DESCRIPTION: An emergent wetland herb, with feathery compact upright stems rising up to 15cm above water. Underwater leaves vary from emergent leaves. Grows well in among other wetlands herbs and can form extensive mixed or pure, tightly packed stands.

REQUIREMENTS: Plant in shallow seasonal water, up to 20cm deep. Will continue to grow on wet ground once water has receded, and can spread into water 80cm deep.

Our Recommended Pot Size is: Mini Forestry Tube.

Myriophyllum simulans           Amphibious Milfoil    PAGE 5

DESCRIPTION: A small emergent wetland herb, with feathery stems, though not as finely divided as M crispatum, and more slender in appearance. Underwater leaves vary from emergent leaves. Grows well in among wetland rushes (even tall ones) and their shade.

REQUIREMENTS: Plant in shallow seasonal water, up to 10cm deep. Will continue to grow on wet ground once water has receded.

Our Recommended Pot Size is: Mini Forestry Tube. Can also be supplied in: 3 inch (75mm) Pot.

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Myriophyllum variifolium        Milfoil

DESCRIPTION: A small emergent wetland herb, with feathery stems, though not as finely divided as M crispatum or M simulans, and slightly more robust in appearance. Underwater leaves vary from emergent leaves. Forms extensive stands often with other wetland herbs.

REQUIREMENTS: Plant in shallow seasonal water, up to 15cm deep. Will continue to grow on wet ground once water has receded.

Our Recommended Pot Size is: Mini Forestry Tube. Can also be supplied in: 3 inch (75mm) Pot.

Persicaria decipiens                 Slender Knotweed

DESCRIPTION:

REQUIREMENTS:

Our Recommended Pot Size is: Super Forestry Tube. Can also be supplied in: Forestry Tube.

Philydrum lanuginosum           Woolly Waterlily

DESCRIPTION: Slightly succulent, translucent strappy leaves rise to a point at 20 to 35cm tall. Flower spikes can be from 15 to 60cm tall carrying a series of pea like yellow flower tucked tightly into the “woolly” stem.

REQUIREMENTS: Grows in shallow seasonal water between 10 to 15cm deep. Needs  soil that remains moist year round.

Our Recommended Pot Size is: 4 inch (100mm) Pot. Can also be supplied in: 3 inch (75mm) Pot.

Pseudognaphalium luteoalbum          Jersy Cudweed

DESCRIPTION: A small daisy like plant (usually 10 to 20cm tall) with grey hairy leaves and clusters of small indistinct flowers. An annual that grows on wet to waterlogged soils particularly near waters edge and colonizing ground where water has receded.

REQUIREMENTS: Plant on soils that will remain wet till early summer, so that seed will have time to form to produce next year’s plants. Likes sandy soils. Don’t plant in water.

Our Recommended Pot Size is: Forestry Tube.

Poa labillardierie                      Silver Tussock Grass

DESCRIPTION:

REQUIREMENTS:

Our Recommended Pot Size is: Forestry Tube.

Triglochin procerum                 Water Ribbons

DESCRIPTION: Long strapy leaves (to 1 metre long) float on the waters surface or stand erect, emerging from the water to a hight of 50cm high. Flower spikes up to 70 cm tall carry many seeds cluster tightly to stem for its upper half. Plants can often be smaller.

REQUIREMENTS: Grows in seasonal water to 60cm deep (though should be planted at depth that allows the leaves to emerge above the water or float on it).

Our Recommended Pot Size is: 6 inch (100mm) Pot. Can also be supplied in: Forestry Tube.

Villarsia reniformis                 Running Marsh Flower

DESCRIPTION: Water Lilly like leaves (approximately 5cm diameter) mainly float on the water, with bright yellow flowers (2cm diameter) supported on stems up to 40cm high. The plant send out runners from which new plants grow, thus spreading in area year by year.

REQUIREMENTS: Grows in shallow seasonal water up to 30cm deep (though can also be planted in water as shallow as 5cm). Does best where the soil remains moist year round.

Our Recommended Pot Size is: 4 inch (100mm) Pot. Can also be supplied in: 3 inch (75mm) Pot.