That may also be sage/rush in the first pic. If it is, that's a great plant for shorelines.

3rd pic? If the leaves are perfectly round, then it's probably lotus, and you definitely don't want that. All of the hybrid lilies here have notched leaves, but some spread faster than others. Like Bill D said, best bet is to buy a named hybrid lily that spreads in a controlled manner.

Any Kirk Strawn hybrid should be a winner in TX. I've got 3 varieties, and they've been a great addition to my pond.


AL