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Produce => Ponds 'n' Stuff => Topic started by: dandelion on May 21, 2007, 17:25:44

Title: school pond
Post by: dandelion on May 21, 2007, 17:25:44

My children's school have received a grant to improve a neglected wildlife pond. The trouble is it's in full shade (close to a building and surrounded by tall trees). Are there any pond or marginal plants which will grow in deep shade? Any other tips?

Title: Re: school pond
Post by: Eristic on May 21, 2007, 20:45:15

For foliage effect you could try Arum lily (Zantedeschia ethiopica) in the water. For marginals Hosta will grow in the mud or in a pot in several inches of water, Bergenia, Ajuga, or Typhonium in pots (Summer only). I'm sure there are many more.