Where can I get water lettuce in Chicago suburbs?

[shanezam203]

I got some water lettuce last summer but am having a hard time finding it in the Spring, any suggestions in the Chicago suburbs?

Thank you,

Shane

 

[Fishylove]

Oh boy. Not sure on that. You may have to turn to online markets. The petco here has water plants all year round, but they are very small an expensive. And I once got some water plants from a worm farm/ bait shop, if you have one of those in your area. OR. Someone on here may have some starts they are giving away after they split plants this spring.

 

[HARO]

Are there no garden centers in your area? Most around here carry at least a few pond plants, and almost always WH and WL.
John

 

[taherrmann4]

I had a hard time finding this year in ky as well. Finally found some but it was not large and looks rather weak but I am hoping in a few weeks they start getting bigger. Maybe someone in the south might have some they can send you.

 

[adavisus]

You can find them listed on ebay, 20 for $10 or so, shipping around $6

Regards, andy
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[ponder630]

Shanezam, You can find them locally in Chicago. I saw them at Wannamaker's in Downers Grove. They have water lettuce and hyacinths and all sorts of bog/marginal plants. Not sure where you are in Chicagoland...

 

[CometKeith]

Lurvey's sells water lettuce and water hyacinths

 

[shanezam203]

Found a place in Naperville, $4 each. Seems so much more than the 50 cents or so I paid last year from a guy...

 

[shanezam203]

Got some at Dog Patch in Naperville.

1108 East Ogden Avenue Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 420-2120

 

[ponder630]

I was just there yesterday! I work in Warrenville and it's one of the stores I hit along with Aquascapes and Wannamaker's all along Ogden Ave if I get pond withdrawl! Makes for a nice relaxing lunch break.

How's your pond coming along this spring?

 

[shanezam203]

Real well, thanks for asking. I am working on the landscaping in the area behind my pond now.
I made a paver walkway so I can walk on bricks vs. in the Mud and I'd like to plant some bushes and trees to create a nice backdrop.

On the subject of Water Lettuce, should I let it float freely or should I hold it together if I am looking for my 10 pieces to multiply quicker?

 

[koiguy1969]

eBay.... i just ordered some hyacinths. $35.00 for 25 plants including postage... better than than the $3.50 a plant around here.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trk...R2.TRC1&_nkw=water+lettuce&_sacat=0&_from=R40

 

[shanezam203]

eBay.... i just ordered some hyacinths. $35.00 for 25 plants including postage... better than than the $3.50 a plant around here.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trk...R2.TRC1&_nkw=water+lettuce&_sacat=0&_from=R40

Talked to him, great deal but they are 10 days out from placing orders. Worth the price but may take some time to get to Chicago...

Shane