Common
name: "Canadian Pondweed"
Latin name: Elodea canadensis
Native
to: North America
Zone: 5 - 11
Winter hardy: Yes
Water depth: 6" - 36"
Flowers: Insignificant
Height: 36"
Spread: Unlimited
Pests: Rare
Sunshine:
Pictured: Elodea
canadensis in aquarium
Cultural
information: "Canadian Pondweed" doubles
as an oxygenating aquarium plant or a pond plant. It is a vigorous grower that
will require thinning every other season.
"Canadian Pondweed" can be grown in containers topped
with gravel and placed 6" to 36" deep, directly in the
pond... or place weighted clumps into the pool. Propagate by stem
cuttings. During fall buds will sink to the bottom of the pond...
re-growing the following season. Plants can also be over wintered
in a well lit aquarium. Recommended for medium to large pools.
