Water Hyacinth??

[Karen]

Well they are starting to bloom and growing great, think they like to be roped together.

Karen, forgot to get you a picture.......sorry. It really is just a rope that floats, the size I use is 5/32 for 45 feet around 2 bucks or so

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

Thank you... :fish:

 

[CountryEscape]

Addy, and if they are roped together does that keep them from overcrowding the pond as well? Can't wait to see the pretty blooms!

 

[addy1]

It does control them country, keep in one area.

 

[sabrina77079]

OK, so the water hyacinths are probably out for me, then. Do the lillies bloom, too? I will be concentrating on plants that are perennials in IL (Zone 5) I think. Also, I will have the perimeter planted, so there will be enough growth and flowering things nearby. The plant bog will have all water-loving plants, pea gravel in the bottom. Any suggestions for plants in that area? The water will filter from under the pea gravel, then over the ledge for another small waterfall, but mainly to filter more water at the same time. I plan to get lots of cheap plants, as by the time I get to that point, they will all be on sale, I hope. :fish::fish:

 

[sabrina77079]

Calla Lilies are lovely in the bog & come with different color foliage & flowers to suit your taste. Elephant Ears are pretty too. Much depends on size of bog, temperature, sun exposure & fish. Some plants do really well in a bog but are not good if parts will end up in a pond with fish. Hope this helps!

 

[Mmathis]

@sabrina77079 Hello and welcome! This is a very old thread. Why not go over to our “introductions “ topic and tell us about your pond!