(Sallie) Cherry Valley, IL (Zone 5a) | July 2015 | positive
This is another plant I purchased in Spring, 2014 which was listed as zone 5 on that site. I planted it as directed, submerged in hanging...Read More containers about 12" below the surface of my pond (zone 5a). In spite of forgetting to sink the containers to the bottom of the pond for the winter, both plants are doing very well and now are in bloom. Very cute plant which looks like miniature water lilies, but with small yellow flowers.
In North America, this species can form solid mats on the surfaces of lakes, ponds, and slow-moving streams, interfering with navigation ...Read Moreand irrigation pumps. It is easily spread on the hulls of boats and other recreational equipment.
It has been banned as invasive or a noxious weed in 6 states, including Oregon.
According to BONAP, it has naturalized in 31 states and two provinces.
This plant grows nicely, but is small enough for a half-barrel water feature. Blooms consistantly. The goldfish love to hover under the...Read More leaves, and frogs occasionally rest on them. Easily survived a couple of inches of ice and 2 weeks of snow here in zone 8.
This is another plant I purchased in Spring, 2014 which was listed as zone 5 on that site. I planted it as directed, submerged in hanging...Read More
In North America, this species can form solid mats on the surfaces of lakes, ponds, and slow-moving streams, interfering with navigation ...Read More
This plant grows nicely, but is small enough for a half-barrel water feature. Blooms consistantly. The goldfish love to hover under the...Read More