Pond and Water Feature Aquatic Plants

Experience The Largest Selection of Aquatic Plants

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Serving Lexington & Central Kentucky

At H2O Designs, we take pride in offering the largest selection of pond and water feature plants in Central Kentucky. Whether you’re looking to enhance your backyard pond with lush aquatic plants or add natural filtration to your water feature, we have everything you need to create a vibrant, thriving ecosystem.

Why Add Aquatic Plants to Your Pond?

Aquatic plants do more than just enhance the beauty of your pond—they play a crucial role in water quality, oxygenation, and wildlife attraction. Here are a few reasons why adding plants to your pond or water feature is a must:

🌿 Natural Water Filtration

Aquatic plants help maintain a clean and balanced pond by naturally filtering out excess nutrients and preventing algae growth. Floating plants, lilies, and marginal plants all contribute to healthier, clearer water.

🦋 Attract Butterflies & Dragonflies

Pond plants create an inviting habitat for pollinators and beneficial insects. Flowers from tropical and hardy marginal plants attract butterflies, while tall reeds and floating vegetation provide the perfect resting and breeding spots for dragonflies, which help control mosquitoes naturally.

🌊 Creates a Balanced Ecosystem

A well-planted pond mimics natural wetlands, supporting beneficial bacteria and providing shelter for fish and other aquatic life. Marginal plants and floating vegetation reduce temperature fluctuations and improve oxygen levels, keeping your pond balanced year-round.

Explore Our Vast Selection of Aquatic Plants

H2O Designs offers a wide variety of aquatic plants, including hardy and tropical selections to suit any pond or water feature. Our knowledgeable staff can help you choose the right plants for your specific needs.

🌼 Hardy & Tropical Marginal Plants

Marginal plants thrive along the shallow edges of your pond, adding height, texture, and color. We carry both hardy and tropical varieties, including:
✔️ Cattails
✔️ Pickerel Rush
✔️ Taro
✔️ Iris
✔️ Canna

🌺 Hardy & Tropical Water Lilies

Lilies add vibrant color and shade to your pond while helping to reduce algae growth. We offer:
✔️ Hardy water lilies for beauty year after year
✔️ Tropical lilies for bold, exotic blooms
✔️ Night-blooming lilies—a stunning addition for evening pondscapes

🍃 Floating Plants & Oxygenators

Floating plants provide natural shade and reduce excessive sunlight exposure, keeping algae at bay. Popular varieties include:
✔️ Water Lettuce
✔️ Water Hyacinth
✔️ Parrot’s Feather

Visit Our Pond Store in Nicholasville, KY

Whether you’re starting a new pond or enhancing an existing water feature, H2O Designs is your go-to source for pond plants in Lexington & Central KY. We offer expert advice, top-quality plants, and everything you need to create a lush, thriving aquatic environment.