Planting is simple with floating plants, just toss them in and they float according to the will of the wind. Buoyant leaves keep these plants afloat, making the great natural spawning areas for fish as well as protection for fish, large and small. Their best contribution to the pond, however, is the enhanced water quality that you get from them. The roots dangle in the water and readily absorb organic pollutants. They also form a very aggressive mat of plants that shade the water below, keeping it cool and dark, thus reducing algae growth. As an edge planting, push roots between rocks on the submerged edge of the pond. These planted floaters will root amoung the stones, and will often grow fuller and flower better. Hyacinths will also adapt well to planting into the streambed where water rushes over the weighted down root system. Good, inexpensive, quick cover for new water gardens. Hyacinths prefer full sun and Lettuce prefers light shade. Available in mid-May. Sorry...NO Sales to AL, CA, CT, FL, LA, OK, SC, TX
Water Lettuce
$3.95
Pistia stratioides Sometimes called Shell Flower, these floating rosettes multiply quickly to provide shade and natural filtration for your pond. While normally a floating plant, roots can be wedged in the edge of the ponds' stones or in the stones along a waterfall for an interesting effect. Prefers light shade. Sorry...NO Sales to AL, CA, CT, FL, LA, OK, SC, TX
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Water Hyacinth
$3.95
Eichornia crassipes
Bulbous shaped leaves float on the water's surface to provide shade and natural filtration for the pond. Great spawning medium for goldfish and hiding places for the baby fish. Lovely purple flowers are occasionally produced until killing frost. While normally a floating plant, roots can be wedged in the edge of the pond in the stone border or in the stones in a waterfall for an interesting effect. Prefers full sun. Sorry...NO Sales to AL, CA, CT, FL, LA, OK, SC, TX
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