Water Garden Plants » Tropical Marginals » An Overview to Tropical Marginals

TROPICAL MARGINALS: These plants are typically placed in more shallow areas of the pond. Most ponds are built with a plant shelf at around 12" deep specifically for placing shallow-water plants. There are hundreds of varieties of plants that go in this group.

Looking at sun requirements and growing height will help you choose the right plants for your pond. But, again, please don't underestimate your own preference. Pick the plants you like and you are bound to be happy with the decision. There are shallow-water plants that will survive anywhere in the country and those that will survive in only limited areas.

Just like tropical lilies, a plant that doesn't survive the winter can still make a wonderful choice to keep for one season.