Plant the varieties that are termed dwarf and small. They spread slowest and grow shallowest usually 2-maybe 4 ft deep. Large spread types of lilies will grow fastest and move into deeper water up 12-15ft deep when water is clear. Examples of dwarf and small varieties:

https://pondmegastore.com/collections/dwarf-and-small-hardy-water-lilies

https://www.gardenia.net/guide/dwarf-and-miniature-hardy-water-lilies

https://www.pondplantsonline.com/co...-hardy-water-lily?variant=32034734473309

Last edited by Bill Cody; 08/10/22 03:45 PM.

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