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Aquatic ornamental plants play a crucial role in waterscape gardens. They not only add natural beauty but also purify water quality and regulate the ecosystem. Here are some commonly used aquatic ornamental plants recommended for you.

Lotus, also known as Nelumbo nucifera, is one of the top ten famous flowers in China. It has extremely high ornamental value. The flowers are large and colorful, including red, pink, white and other colors. Lotus has strong adaptability and can be planted in large water areas such as ponds and lakes, and can also be cultivated in small pools or water tanks. Moreover, lotus has profound cultural connotations and symbolizes loftiness and purity in traditional Chinese culture.

Water lilies are similar to lotuses, but the flowers are smaller and the colors are more abundant, including white, yellow, purple, blue and other colors. The leaves of water lilies are close to the water surface and have beautiful shapes. Water lilies like environments with sufficient sunlight and warm and humid conditions, and are suitable for planting in waterscapes such as small pools and fountains.

Pontederia cordata is a perennial emergent or hygrophilous herbaceous plant. The leaves are green and the flowers are blue-purple with spike inflorescences on the top. Pontederia cordata likes warm, humid and well-lit environments and can grow in waters such as ponds and streams, providing habitats for aquatic organisms.

Scirpus validus is a perennial aquatic herbaceous plant with a plant height of about 2 meters. Its stems are upright and cylindrical. The leaves of Scirpus validus are slender and linear. Scirpus validus likes a cool and humid environment and can grow in shallow water areas or wetlands. It has certain ornamental value and can also purify water quality.

Lythrum salicaria is a perennial herbaceous plant with a plant height of about 1 meter. Its flowers are purplish red and the cymes are clustered in the axils. Lythrum salicaria likes strong light and humid environments and can grow in shallow water areas or riverbank edges. Lythrum salicaria has a long flowering period and bright flower colors. It is a very beautiful aquatic ornamental plant.

Acorus calamus is a perennial aquatic herbaceous plant. The leaves are sword-shaped, green and straight. Acorus calamus has a unique fragrance and can be used to make spices. Acorus calamus has strong adaptability and can grow in shallow water areas or wetlands. It is often used to decorate ponds, streams and other waterscapes. Acorus calamus not only has ornamental value but also purifies water quality and provides a good living environment for aquatic organisms.