Does anyone know what type of weeds or pond plants these are. This is a new pond and nothing has been planted yet. Just what is growing currently. Good or Bad?
Cat tails Creeping Water Primrose Some type of Rush.
Assuming the above is correct...Some CT isn't bad, but it can take over if left unmanaged. CWP is nice, but can be difficult to fish from the bank if the pond has shallow shorelines. It can extend out into the pond a fair ways. Rushes are always good to have IMO.
Cat tails Creeping Water Primrose Some type of Rush.
Assuming the above is correct...Some CT isn't bad, but it can take over if left unmanaged. CWP is nice, but can be difficult to fish from the bank if the pond has shallow shorelines. It can extend out into the pond a fair ways. Rushes are always good to have IMO.
Thanks Quarter Acre! The pond slopes off pretty fast to deeper water. Only shallow first foot or so. Funny how all those plants make there way to my pond with out any work on my part. I am going to add some Iris next spring. I Like the Creeping Water Primrose for cover. Not sure how far out it can creep if the water is 3 ft deep at 3 ft out. I also like the Rush. I will keep an eye on Cattails. I have read they can be a nusiance.
The creeping water primrose, at a local Missouri pond, roots out into about 18" of water depth, but will creep out 4-5 feet beyond that. This stuff was spreading out 6-7 foot from the bank. I liked it, but some might not if they fish from the bank regularly and it takes over the perimeter of the pond. It is very easy to wade in, grab, and pull out...probably the easiest of all the shore emergents. I'm pretty sure that it can reproduce from fragments however, so try not to break it up alot.
The best plants to have are the ones that start on their own because you know they love the environment, unless you don't want them, then they are obnoxious! My little corner of the world grows fantastic specimens of Honey Locust and Osage Orange...You have to make friends with them or you go nuts (kinda like moles).
