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#302401 08/08/12 09:09 PM
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Any idea what kind of plant this is, and is it invasive?

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I would say it is Rose Mallow, A wild variety of hibiscus. It has not been invasive in my pond. I have only for two springs though. Someone else will have to chime in on long term effects. Supposed to be good for waterfowl and other seed eating birds.

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If it was invasive, I wouldn't be having so much trouble getting it to grow! It probably depends a lot on your climate and soil type, but mine gets up to a grand height of 6" or so. In the wild with better soil I have seen some pretty impressive plants.

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It has some large roots that have grown through the basket it is in. It is in my wife's koi pond(my plant experimental pond!!). It has some beautiful flowers.


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I think it is this:
http://www.pondmegastore.com/shop/product.php?productid=16391
Kelly Duffie may know more about this plant in the open pond.
I've never grown it in a pond so I do not know if it is rampant. It likely does not grow deeper than 3ft.

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Jeesh OZ nice call - you nailed the ID!


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Any ideas if it is invasive?


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not invasive

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