Native Aquatic Plants
Australian Native Aquatic Plants play an important role in the ecosystem. Native aquatic plants act as breeding grounds for fish as well as a being an effective biofilter.
Native Aquatic plants range from marginal plants that grow well in moist areas to plants that thrive when grown in water year round.
Species include : Carex appressa (tall sedge), Carex gaudichaudiana (tufted sedge), Cyperus exaltatus (umbrella sedge), Baumea rubiginosa (soft twig rush), Eleocharis sphacelata (tall spike rush), Juncus australis (austral rush), Lomandra longifolia sp. (spiny headed mat rush)
Uses for Native Aquatic Plants
Native aquatic plants provide habitat for wildlife as well a for land reclamation and landscaping projects. plants vary from sedges and rushes, to a number of native water lilies, some suited to deep water, others better grown in shallow water.
Used for wetland projects, pond margins as well as playing a role as bio filters Australian Native Aquatic plants are versatile and play an important role in many landscaping projects.
Some will grow in water, others cope well with both seasonal inundation and dry periods.
Some of the more ornamental varieties are also suited to growing in water features and fish ponds where they provide both interest and habitat.
Before purchasing aquatic plants :
- Determine the size of the project.
- The depth range of the water.
- Seasonal variation in water level.
- Salinity of the water.
- The use of the plant – Ornamental, Habitat, Biofilter.
Australian Native Aquatic Plants are available fron the following nurseries
Native grasses, sedges, rushes, lilies, wetland plants, ornamental grasses and grass trees. Contract growing. Cells, tubes and pots. Contemporary water wise garden solutions and revegetation specialists. Unique garden decor, pots and original sculptures. Delivery available. www.plantsandlandscapes.com.au
HABITAT LINKS Wholesale Native Plant Nurseries – ph/fax 03 9710 1340
950 Kangaroo Ground – St Andrews Rd, Smiths Gully, Victoria 3760
Indigenous for revegetation, natives for landscaping – North-East Outer Melbourne tube stock and aquatics
BLOOM’N GROOVY TUGUN NURSERY & AQUARIUM – phone: 07 5534 4475 fax: 07 5534 1719
491 Golden Four Drive Tugun Qld 4224
Water tolerate plants and Australian natives, plus everyones favourites. Pond needs including fish.
NEWPORT LAKES NATIVE NURSERYPH (03) 93910044 Fax (03) 53695293
2 MARGARET ST NEWPORT (enter via Newport Lakes Reserve)
Indigenous Aquatic Plants
DRAGONFLY AQUATICS – PH (03) 5236 6320
RMB AB 366 Colac VIC 3249
Aquatic and wetland plants. Including, waterlilies, cold tolerant lotuses, true water irises, pitcher plants.