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Ground Covers!
The sprawling habit of these plants makes them an excellent accompaniment for the strong vertical and intermediate plants. 
Hydrocotyle verticillata(Water Pennywort) 6 The small upstanding round foliage of this unique variety makes a great addition to any pond or water garden. Excellent for streams and areas of swiftly moving water. 
Justicia Americana(Water Willow) 12 to 18 - Flowers August White flowers are decorated with purple and resemble orchid flowers. The open foliage is similar to the narrow leaves of the willow. 
Ludwigia peploides(Primrose Creeper) 2 Flowers June, July, August, September Creeping shiny ovate foliage. Bright yellow flowers persist most of the summer. Vigorous. 
Lysimachia nummularia Aurea(Golden Creeping Jenny) 2 Flowers June, July, August A creeping shallow water ground cover with bright yellow leaves. Creates a blanket of gold, round foliage in or out of the pond. ,br>Some shade. 
Marsilea quadrifolia(Hardy Four Leaf Water Clover) 8 to 10 Zone 5 Bright green upright foliage. The hardiest of all the clovers. Makes an excellent ground cover. 
Mentha aquatica(Water Mint) 1 Flowers August, September Zone 6 Wonderfully aromatic foliage and lilac-like blossoms make this variety a favorite. Quick surface cover. Great for natural filters and new ponds. 
Menyanthes trifolia(Bog Bean) 8 Flowers April Zone 3 A native species. Pink buds open to delicate fringed white flowers above soft green trifoliate leaves. Great clumping habit. 
Myosotis scirpoides(Water Forget-Me-Not) 6 Flowers April, May Zone 3 Creeping ground cover is great for edge of the pond. Sky blue flowers. Performs best in part shade, streams or spring seeps. 
Myriophyllum aquaticum(Parrot Feather) 6 Zone 6 Feathery medium-green foliage grows above and below the surface. Softens the hard edge of the pond. Spreading habit makes this excellent for new ponds. 
Oenanthe javanica Flamingo(Variegated Water Celery) 1 to 2 Flowers July, August Zone 6 Bright pink, green and white foliage. Pink is outstanding in the spring and fall. Edible and great for soups, salads, etc.
Ranunculus flammula(Miniature Spearwort) 1 Flowers May, June, July, and August Zone 5 Masses of delicate yellow buttercup flowers atop airy red stems. Blooms all summer if spent flowers are removed. Perfect in any pond. 
Regnellidum diphyllum(Two-Leaf Water Clover) 6 Shiny leaves dance delightfully on the surface if placed near a waterfall or fountain. Water beads sparkle on the foliage. An exceptional plant. the actual search results. Those are not from the site, but may be of interest, since Google targets the ads to your particular search.
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Aeschynomene fluitans