Excellent for improving water quality by providing oxygen and removing excess nutrients from pond water.
Helps to control algae. Can be just dropped into the pond.
Provides a screen of foliage at bottom of pond to help fish hide from predators.
Very cold-hardy, overwinters on pond bottom.
Vigorous grower. Easy to propagate. We recommend 1-2 bunches per square foot of pond surface area.
Description
Submerged plant with whorls of delicate forked leaves on slender stems. Excellent oxygenator, Hornwort can be floated in the pond bottom or planted in a shallow pot of gravel to anchor in the desired location. Use in ponds and tub gardens. Benefits fish by providing shelter from predators and oxygen control. Hardy to zone 5. Plant in full sun or part shade in water 1'-10' deep.