Common Cattail
Common cattail is an integral part of any water garden. Learn about growing, cultivating, and maintaining common cattail at HowStuffWorks.

Crinum
Crinum is generally a white flower that makes a pretty addition to a water garden. Learn more about this flower that also grows in traditional gardens.

Dwarf Papyrus
Dwarf papyrus grows well in water gardens but also thrives when planted in tubs. Learn more about this smaller descendant of the giant papyrus.

Eelgrass
Eelgrass is an attractive plant that grows underwater. Lear about growing, using, and maintaining eelgrass at HowStuffWorks.

Floating Heart
Floating heart covers water's surface with foliage and flowers. Learn about growing, cultivating, and using floating heart at HowStuffWorks.

Hardy Water Lily
Hardy water lily is a popular design centerpiece for many water gardens. Learn how to grow and use hardy water lily at HowStuffWorks.

Lotus
Lotus flower symbolizes attaining nirvana, and is a lovely addition to any flower garden. Learn how to grow and use lotus at HowStuffWorks.

Pickerel Rush
Pickerel rush is a popular decorative shade plant with purple flowers. Learn how to grow, use, and maintain pickerel rush at HowStuffWorks.

Pickerel Weed
Pickerel weed produces small, dense blue flowers, similar to a hyacinth. Learn more about this plant, which is a gorgeous addition to a water garden.

Sweet Flag
Sweet flag is named for its sweet-smelling leaves, which become even more fragrant when hung and dried. Learn more about this water-loving plant.

Tropical Water Lily
Tropical water lily is an exotically colored, delicate water flower. Learn how to grow, use, and maintain tropical water lily at HowStuffWorks.

Variegated Sweet Flag
Variegated sweet flag has striking, season-long color. Learn about growing, using, and maintaining variegated sweet flag at HowStuffWorks.

Water Canna
Water canna is not a true canna, but it is a lovely addition to any water garden. Learn how to grow and use water canna at HowStuffWorks.

Water-Fringe
Water-fringe, also known as yellow floating-heart for its yellow blooms and heart-shaped leaves, grows well in water. Learn about this lovely plant.

Yellow Flag
Yellow flag is a bog-living iris with bold color. Learn about growing, using, and maintaining yellow flag at HowStuffWorks.