Native rhizomatous perennial for wet ground with up to three feet of standing water. Provides excellent habitat for wildlife and also takes up pollutants readily in bioswales and water quality detention ponds.

Rhizomatous perennial with fleshy, grass-like leaves. Common in tidal marshes and mudflats along the Pacific Coast.

Widespread native perennial with long, flat leaves, persistent seed spike to 6’ tall, found in all types of shallow water habitats. Provides good cover and food for wildlife, but does tend to take over. Also used for water quality treatment.

Common blue-flowered perennial in wetlands, stream edges, and other wet sites across North America.

Spreading lavender violet of wet marshy areas.