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Request: Cold water plants
Hello,
I am sending this request on behalf of a friend who is not yet online.
If anyone could give us some information about plants that would be
suitable for this environment it would be much appreciated.
The environment:
A shallow pond (4 ft at center, approximately 15 ft in diameter) in
partial sun, partial shade.
The pond is fed by an everflowing spring the temperature of which is
about 57 degrees F.
The location is Fayetteville, Arkansas, where summer days are very humid
and can be in the high 90s and low 100s through July and August.
My friends have had poor luck trying to populate their pond with aquatic
plants. They think the coolness of the pond and the high air
temperature are the problem. Watercress, however, thrives and they have to
weed it out frequently or it chokes the pond.
Any suggestions from the list's experienced gardeners are appreciated!
Thank you all!
Cordah E. Robinson
Digital Presentation and MultiMedia Specialist
Indiana University ISS/UCS Teaching and Learning Technologies Laboratory
Ballantine 307 812.855.7829 Bloomington, IN 47405-6601
Wrubel Computing Center 812.855.0386