News: Ponds & Wet Soils

In both water and land, Persicaria amphibia thrives with stunning pink blooms, but its remarkable adaptability holds an unexpected secret.

Meet Europe’s deadliest native plant, whose innocent white flowers and parsley-like leaves mask a neurotoxin that kills within hours.

You’d never guess this elegant water-loving herb with delicate white flowers harbors a deadly secret beneath its beautiful exterior…

Captivating white blooms float gracefully on still waters, as Nymphaea alba’s pristine petals conceal mysterious treasures beneath the surface.

This enchanting aquatic plant unleashes golden blooms above pristine waters, while its hidden networks sustain entire ecosystems beneath the surface.

Growing in pristine streams, watercress packs powerful nutrients and a peppery punch, but its aquatic nature holds surprising secrets.

Journeying through wetlands, Water Forget-Me-Not enchants with delicate blue blooms while serving as nature’s guardian of stream banks and ponds.

Discover how this protected wetland plant supports endangered species while thriving in waterlogged environments across the Northern Hemisphere.

This fragrant wetland herb captivates with its purple blooms and medicinal properties, but its hidden powers might surprise you.

A stunning yet sinister wetland invader, Purple Loosestrife chokes native ecosystems with millions of seeds and relentless spread across North America.

In wetlands across continents, Yellow Loosestrife’s striking yellow blooms mask its aggressive nature, but gardeners should know what lurks beneath.

How this vigorous ground cover transforms garden spaces with its golden leaves and trailing stems, while posing both opportunities and challenges.

Why does this mysterious wetland herb hold ancient secrets about natural healing and traditional dyeing practices that continue to intrigue scientists today?

Pretty pink blooms with fringed petals make Ragged Robin a captivating wetland flower, but there’s more to this resilient perennial than meets the eye.

Sustaining wetland biodiversity, this golden-flowered legume creates vital habitats for butterflies while naturally enriching soil through nitrogen fixation.