Just purchased Pickerel Rush and Gamecock Iris for the pond!
Both are native to my area and according to my research will provide aesthetics as well as beneficial habitat to small fish and other aquatic critters. I figured nature would provide some plants I didn't want, so I'd go ahead and put some in that I do want.
Time will tell if this was a good call or not! I'll keep you updated; shipping early next week.
