Hi. Can anyone give advice on planting water lilies in a lake? I have an area near my boat house that I was thinking that water lilies would look great.
Anyone have any luck with this?
Thanks in advance.
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OK, now that the legal issue has been discussed --
I think whether you could grow waterlilies there will depend on the depth of the water. Different species have different optimum water depths. I believe Lotus can handle deeper waters than waterlilies. Also, I'm pretty sure they both need a relatively still water, so I'm not entirely sure a location near a boathouse would be suitable.
I think whether you could grow waterlilies there will depend on the depth of the water. Different species have different optimum water depths. I believe Lotus can handle deeper waters than waterlilies. Also, I'm pretty sure they both need a relatively still water, so I'm not entirely sure a location near a boathouse would be suitable.
Thanks applestar. It would actually be near the bank of the boat house. The depth is no more than 3 feet deep, so I think water lilies would be fine.
I have two concerns - 1.) If it is legal to plant
2.) How easy is it to keep them from over taking the lake?
I've been reading up on them, and it seems like they can be invasive.
I have two concerns - 1.) If it is legal to plant
2.) How easy is it to keep them from over taking the lake?
I've been reading up on them, and it seems like they can be invasive.
Found out there are no restrictions on planting in the lake, as long as the plant is not invasive and "take over". Also found this great website -
[url]https://texaswaterlilies.com/[/url]
I called them and spoke to a sales person who gave recommendations on non invasive water lilies. They were very helpful.
Thanks everyone for your replies.
[url]https://texaswaterlilies.com/[/url]
I called them and spoke to a sales person who gave recommendations on non invasive water lilies. They were very helpful.
Thanks everyone for your replies.
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