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Emergent Aquatic Plants
These plants usually grow around the edges of the pond. The stems and leaves are mostly above the water surface. They rarely require large-scale control or removal. Click on any of the plants below to see drawings, pictures and to learn more about the plant and its control Bulrush -- Thin, triangular stems with flower spikes, 2-3 feet tall
Bur-reed -- Ribbon-like leaves that are 1-3 feet tall, fruiting heads are one-inch round balls with many seeds
Cattail -- Ribbon-like leaves up to six feet tall with characteristic brown seed heads
Pennywort -- Round, notched leaves attached at middle with tiny white flowers
Phragmites -- Very tall (6-9 feet), very dense growth
Pickerelweed -- Large heart-shaped leaves with blue flowers
Purple Loosestrife -- Long stems with whorled leaves and purple flowers
Common Rush -- Grass-like leaves grow 3-4 feet tall, greenish-brown flowers near tip of stem
Spikerush -- Small plant arises from clumps, oval fruiting spike
Water Smartweed -- Eliptical leaves up to four inches long, deep pink flowers