Pondscaping In The South – Choosing Plants For A Southeast Pond

Plants for a pond increase oxygen in water, thus providing a cleaner, healthier place for fish and other aquatic life including birds, frogs, turtles, and many important insect pollinators. Pondscape plants also absorb excess phosphorus and nitrogen in the water. Read on for selecting pond plants in the southeastern U.S. region.   Plants for A Southeast Pond Ideally, a plan for pondscaping in the South should include a variety of plants. Here are a few beautiful pondscape plants to consider. Duck potato (Sagittaria lancifolia): You may also know this plant as Katniss. Its unusual name is derived from the ducks that feed on its stems, seeds, and potato-like root structures. From spring until fall, duck potato displays bright white, orange centered flowers extending from its broad leaves. This resilient plant, also known as arrowhead plant and bull tongue arrowhead, attracts a variety of wildlife visitors to the pond. Lizard’s tail (Saururus […]

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