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Feature

This natural pond plant improves water quality by oxygenating and removing excess nutrients from pond water. Helps neutralize algae
Can be untied and left to float or can be placed at the bottom of the pond with the attached lead strip
Small fish and invertebrates can hide in its foliage from predators
Resilient to cold weather and very easy to grow
One bunch per square foot of pond area is recommended. Grown and shipped directly from our California Nursery

Description

Hornwort, also known as Coontail, has sturdy, layered hair-like foliage that helps oxygenate and clarify the water as well as keep algae growth to a minimum. It is found free-floating worldwide, in moving and still waters, or loosely anchored in muddy bottoms. The tips will shorten and thicken in fall, before falling off and settling on the pond floor to spend the winter as buds. In spring, these buds grow to repopulate the pond. Hornwort leaves are dark green and grow from a 1/2 to 1-1/2 inches long on stems that can reach 24 inches in length. They may be potted or just left to float in the pond. Approximate Purchase Size: 6" to 8"