{"title":"Aquatic plants","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"lepironia-articulata-cigar-rush-grey-rush-grey-sedge","title":"Lepironia articulata - Cigar Rush \/ Grey Rush \/ Grey Sedge","description":"\u003cp\u003eLepironia articulata, commonly known as Cigar Rush, Grey Rush or Grey Sedge, is an attractive Australian native aquatic plant with tall, slender, grey-green stems and distinctive dark brown, cigar-shaped flower and seed heads. Its upright form brings structure and texture to ponds, dams and water features, while its natural appearance suits wildlife-friendly water gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowing to approximately 1–2 metres tall and 30–60 cm wide, Cigar Rush forms an upright clump with a strong architectural shape. It is well suited to planting in shallow water or consistently wet, waterlogged areas, particularly around the edges of larger ponds and dams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in a sunny position with consistently moist to wet conditions. Once established, it can grow in water up to approximately 1 metre deep. Tolerant of cold temperate conditions, Cigar Rush is suited to cooler gardens and the frosty conditions experienced around Ballarat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Navigators Nursery near Ballarat, Cigar Rush is an interesting Australian native for adding height, texture and natural character to a pond, dam or wet garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Navigators Nursery","offers":[{"title":"140mm","offer_id":67597674774698,"sku":null,"price":20.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/6665\/1050\/files\/IMG-4355.jpg?v=1791427247"},{"product_id":"triglochin-procerum-water-ribbon","title":"Triglochin procerum - Water Ribbon","description":"\u003cp\u003eTriglochin procerum, commonly known as Water Ribbon, is a hardy Australian native aquatic plant with attractive ribbon-like green leaves. Some float gracefully across the water's surface while others grow upright, bringing movement and texture to ponds and water features. In spring and summer, distinctive spikes of small greenish flowers add further interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowing to approximately 30–60 cm tall and wide, Water Ribbon forms a neat, spreading clump, although its long ribbon-like leaves can extend considerably further when growing in water. It is a versatile choice for ponds, dams and waterways and can help provide habitat and shelter for frogs, insects and water birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in a sunny to partly shaded position in consistently wet conditions, including shallow to deeper water. Water Ribbon tolerates frost, inundation and short dry periods, making it well suited to Ballarat's cold climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Navigators Nursery near Ballarat, Water Ribbon is a lovely Australian native for adding movement, texture and natural character to ponds and water gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Navigators Nursery","offers":[{"title":"140mm","offer_id":67597700202666,"sku":null,"price":20.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/6665\/1050\/files\/IMG-4357.jpg?v=1791427211"},{"product_id":"hydrocotyle-verticillata-shield-pennywort","title":"Hydrocotyle verticillata - Shield Pennywort","description":"\u003cp\u003eHydrocotyle verticillata, commonly known as Shield Pennywort, is an attractive aquatic plant with rounded, shield-shaped green leaves held on slender stems. Its soft, spreading habit creates a natural green carpet around pond edges and water features, softening the transition between water and garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowing to approximately 7 cm tall and spreading to around 50 cm wide, Shield Pennywort is a low-growing, creeping plant that spreads through shallow water or across consistently moist soil. Tiny cream-coloured flowers appear through the warmer months, adding a delicate touch to its fresh green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun to part shade in moist soil or shallow water. Frost tolerant and suited to cold temperate conditions, Shield Pennywort is a useful choice for water gardens around Ballarat. It can also be grown in containers, shallow ponds and water bowls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Navigators Nursery near Ballarat, Shield Pennywort offers a soft, natural layer of greenery for ponds and water features, with distinctive foliage and a gently spreading form.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Navigators Nursery","offers":[{"title":"130mm","offer_id":67597701316778,"sku":null,"price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/6665\/1050\/files\/IMG-4356.jpg?v=1791426548"}],"url":"https:\/\/navigatorsnursery.shop\/collections\/aquatic-plants.oembed","provider":"Navigators Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}