Examples of marginals

A Marginal is a plant which grows at the edge of the water. 

Examples of marginals suitable for most ponds include:

* Brooklime (Veronica beccabunga)
* Bog Bean (Menyanthes trifoliate)
* Corkscrew Rush (Juncus effusus spiralis)
* Marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris)
* Yellow flag (Iris pseudocorus)
* Water Crowfoots (Ranunculus sp.)
* Water Horsetail (Equisetum fluviatile)
* Water Mint (Mentha aquatica)

Most of these plants will grow to cover an area of 30-50cm of your pond.

* Bog Bean (Menyanthes trifoliate)

FLOWERS: White or pale pink star-shaped flowers open between mid-spring and early summer.

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