school pond

[dandelion]

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?

[dandelion]

[Eristic]

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.