What are some examples of plants that grow in water?

American lotus plants are found near streams, ponds, rivers and lakes in water up to 8 feet deep. These aquatic plants grow from Maine to Florida, west to Texas and north to Michigan. The blue-green leaves measure 2 feet or more in diameter. They can be bowl-shaped, rising above the surface of the water, or lie flat on top of the water. read more

Examples of aquatic plants include the water lily, Victorian water lily, frog-bit, floating heart, pondweed, water-shield, yellow pond-lily, cape-pondweed and water-chestnut. Also referred to as aquatic macrophytes or hydrophytes, aquatic plants are plants that are adapted to live in water or aquatic environment. read more

Water plants are widely considered the best way to enhance water features. Sometimes called aquatic plants, there is a water plant for virtually every type of water feature, from the smallest tabletop fountains to multi-level streams and expansive ponds. read more