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Intermediate Pond Plants!
Intermediate plants are broad leaf plants that add texture, colorful flowers and compliment the strong foliage of background plants. 
Image: - Iris pseudacorus(Yellow Flag Iris) 3 to 4 Flowers April, May Zone 4 This outstanding European species produces masses of brilliant canary yellow blossoms that stand well above the tall erect foliage. 
Image: - Iris Rose Queen2 Flowers May Zone 4 Unique lavender-pink flowers tower above fine grass-like foliage. Good clumping variety. Late season bloomer. Plant in or out of the pond. 
Image: - Iris versicolor(Blue Flag Iris) 2 to 3 Flowers April Zone 4 Delicate violet blossoms rise gracefully above sword-like foliage. Small stature, good for patio gardens and natural filters. North America native. 
Image: - Lobelia cardinalis(Cardinal Flower) 2 Flowers August, September, October Zone 4 Tall spikes of intense red flowers rise out of a modest display of foliage. Striking summer color for a long period. 
Image: - Mimulus ringens(Lavender Musk) 2 Flowers July, August Lavender flowers nestled among soft green foliage. Long bloomer. Great for late summer color. Will grow in or out of the pond. 
Image: - Orontium aquaticum(Golden Club) 1 to 2 Flowers April, May Zone 6 Unique white and gold flowers held high above waxy-green foliage. North American native. Tolerates some shade. Requires very little care. 
Image: - Peltandra virginica(Arrow Arum) Grow 2 to 3 Zone 5 An attractive plant with glossy dark green arrow-shaped foliage. North American native. Tolerates some shade. Easy to grow consistent and uniform. 
Image: - Pontederia dilatata(Royal Pickerel) 4 to 5 Flowers July, August, September Zone 7 Dense tall blue flowers. Foliage is upright and superb in every characteristic. May be hardy to Zone 6 or colder. 
Image: - Pontederia cordata(Pickerel Rush) 2 to 3 Flowers July, August, September Zone 3 Native. Slick, broad dark green foliage. Bright lavender flowers. Easy to grow and long blooming. 
Image: - Pontederia cordata var. alba(White Pickerel Rush) 1 to 2 - Flowers July, August, September Zone 6 Attractive shiny foliage. White blossoms that have an incredibly long blooming period. 
Image: - Ruellia brittoniana(Blue Bells) 2 to 3 Flowers in July, August, September Zone 8 Delightful blue trumpet-shaped flowers persist throughout the summer. Dark purple green foliage for contrast. 
Image: - Sagittaria latifolia(Arrowhead) 2 Flowers July, August Zone 4 Strong, wide arrow-shaped foliage. Delicate white flowers with bright yellow centers. North America native. 
Image: - Sagittaria montevidensis(Aztec Arrowhead) 2 to 3 - Flowers July, August, September Zone 8 Strong, showy rich-green foliage. White flowers with burgundy markings and bright yellow centers. Likes deeper water. 
Image: - Saururus cernuus(Lizards Tail) 1 to 3 Flowers July Zone 4 Delicate cream-colored blossoms. Unique seed formation. Tolerates shade. North American native. 
Image: - Saururus chinensis(Chinese Lizards Tail) 2 Flowers June, July Zone 5 Glossy bright green foliage is topped off with leaves that have large white patches just bellow the white flowers. 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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