Originally Posted By: Vortex 4
I have new WP popping up in a few places in my pond. So far it is great. The little fish love it and it is attractive.

I used google lens to ID it and get a mixed bag on benefit vs threat. This thread reflects the same bifurcated view.

I can probably pull it all up today and keep it from coming back. It hasn't bloomed yet.

Should I kill it?


5 years later and I still like WP. I now recognize that SOMETHING is going to grow if nutrients are present - so I just try to make sure the plants I get match my management goals. Given that both my larger ponds have steep sides, WP is a good solution to absorb that nutrient load from the water. I also encourage lily pads and reeds along the shore, and the shorter sub-species of cattail in certain areas.

Dale

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