Wet soil plants for sale

IRIS ENSATA (Japanese Iris)

Oriental Elegance with Decorative Platform Flowers

Iris Ensata, known as Japanese Iris, is a stunning and decorative aquatic plant, ideal for ponds and wet gardens. The stem, taller than the sword-shaped leaves, bears 2-3 large, almost flat-shaped flowers, up to 25 cm in diameter. The colors of the flowers vary from mauve to dark purple, to white streaked with purple, offering a wide range of shades and combinations. Some varieties have double flowers, which add an extra touch of refinement.

Characteristics :

• Impressive flowers : Up to 25 cm wide, flat and decorative in shape, with bright colours and streaks.
• Chromatic Variability : Shades ranging from mauve to dark purple, to white with purple streaks.
• Double Flower Varieties : Available in some selections for an even more ornamental effect.
• Suitable for Wet Gardens and Ponds : Ideal for moist grounds and decorative aquatic spaces.
• Exposure : Prefers full sun or partial shade for lush growth.
• Plant height : 60-80 cm in moist soil.
• Flowering period : From June to July.

With Iris Ensata, give your aquatic or humid garden a touch of oriental elegance and spectacular colors, perfect for creating a unique and fascinating environment.

Lysimachia punctata

Lysimachia punctata is a perennial herb characterized by hexagonal and erect stems. Its leaves are arranged oppositely, with a rounded base and a sharp apex, and appear in whorls of 5-6 leaves per node. The flowers, of a bright golden yellow color, have 5 petals and are hermaphroditic. They are arranged in a leafy raceme and attract butterflies, making this plant not only beautiful but also useful for biodiversity. In addition, the flowers are excellent as cut flowers thanks to their duration and bright color.

Plant Information:

• Exposure: Suitable for full sun or partial shade
• Flowering: June - August
• Height in moist soil: 30–50 cm

This plant thrives in moist, sunny soil, making it ideal for gardens near water, pond edges or in damp borders, where it can add a splash of colour and attract pollinators.

Mimulus luteus

Mimulus luteus is a remarkably adaptable plant, widespread from New Mexico to Alaska. It has stems that bear opposite, oval and serrated leaves. The flowers, shaped like a "snapdragon", are a bright yellow color with brown spots. These flowers are grouped in a terminal inflorescence, making the plant particularly decorative during the flowering season.

Plant Information:

• Exposure: Full sun
• Flowering: June - September
• Height in moist soil: 10–50 cm

This plant thrives in sunny locations and moist soils, and due to its wide range of adaptability, it is suitable for different types of climates and environmental conditions. Mimulus luteus adds a splash of vibrant color to gardens and can attract pollinators with its distinctive snapdragon-shaped flowers.

Osmunda regalis (Royal Fern)

Osmunda regalis, known as the Royal Fern, is nicknamed the "queen of ferns". Belonging to a very ancient genus dating back to the Tertiary Era, it is a protected plant throughout Italy. Its imposing fronds can reach up to 2 meters in length , making the plant decidedly showy.

• In spring, the leaves take on a light green color, while in autumn they turn yellow.
• At the apex of the fronds there are sporangia, grouped in structures similar to panicles, which once ripe take on a rusty colour.

Plant Information:

• Exposure: Full sun or partial shade
• Flowering: April - June
• Height in moist soil: 50–200 cm

Osmunda regalis thrives in moist soil and adapts well to different light conditions, offering an element of great charm and antiquity to the garden with its imposing structure and seasonal color cycle.

Phalaris arundinacea

Phalaris arundinacea is a rustic and very ornamental grass, ideal for gardens and phytoremediation projects. Its curved leaves have longitudinal creamy white streaks, which make them particularly decorative. The flowers, although numerous, are quite small and not very showy.

This species is appreciated not only for its aesthetic value but also for its ability to contribute to the phytoremediation of water, absorbing excess nutrients and improving its quality.

Plant Information:

• Exposure: Suitable for both full sun and partial shade
• Flowering: June - July
• Height in moist soil: approx. 80 cm

Phalaris arundinacea thrives in moist, well-exposed soil, making it an excellent choice for enhancing and beautifying aquatic environments or pond edges, as well as playing an important ecological role through phytoremediation.

Physostegia virginiana

Physostegia virginiana is a hardy herbaceous perennial native to North America. The plant has irregular, lanceolate and finely toothed leaves of a deep dark green color. The flowers, of a delicate mauve color, have a corolla shaped like a snapdragon and are grouped in dense terminal spikes, creating a remarkable ornamental effect during the flowering season.

Plant Information:

• Exposure: Suitable for full sun and partial shade
• Flowering: June - August
• Height in moist soil: 100–120 cm

Physostegia virginiana thrives in moist, well-drained soil, and because of its hardiness and summer flowering, it is an ideal choice for borders, beds and water gardens.

Marsh rose

Rosa palustris is a unique herbaceous perennial that tolerates moist soils. Although it can grow in partial shade, the plant flowers more abundantly when placed in full sun. It forms a beautiful bush with a drooping habit, helping to create a soft and natural effect in humid gardens.

The flowers of Rosa palustris have five petals, are solitary and very fragrant. Their color is pink, with clearly visible yellow stamens. After flowering, in autumn the fruits appear: bright scarlet red berries that remain on the shrub throughout the winter, adding visual interest to the cold season.

Plant Information:

• Exposure: Full sun or partial shade
• Flowering: June - July
• Height in moist soil: 50–100 cm

Rosa palustris is ideal for moist garden borders, flower beds and areas where the soil is constantly moist, offering scented blooms and decorative winter fruit.

Sisyrinchium angustifolium

Sisyrinchium angustifolium is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America, belonging to the Iridaceae family. The plant has narrow linear leaves that grow in compact tufts. Above these tufts, thin flattened flowering stems rise, which support splendid inflorescences.

The flowers of Sisyrinchium angustifolium are hermaphroditic and of a delicate blue-purple color, composed of 6 petals. The flowering is prolonged and the flowers appear for several weeks during the summer, giving an ornamental and constant appearance to the plant.

Plant Information:

• Exposure: Full sun or partial shade
• Flowering: July - September
• Height in moist soil: 20–50 cm

Sisyrinchium angustifolium thrives in moist, well-drained soil and adapts to a variety of light conditions. With its blue-purple flowers and long flowering season, it is an excellent choice for borders, beds, or water gardens, where it adds color and visual interest throughout much of the summer.