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).

Fish on!,
Noel