Pond Plants 7: Lotus by Mandy Anders The ornamental lotus are typically hybrids of the North American native Nelumbo lutea and the sacred lotus, Nelumbo nucifera, of Asia. These plants are hardy in East Tennessee and overwinter with ease. The lotus is the definitive star attraction of water garden plants. Large-leaved with showy, fragrant flowers, […]
Monthly Archives: April 2013
Pond Plants 8: Papyrus by Mandy Anders Papyrus include several species of the genus Cyperus that make lovely addition to ponds. All of the varieties of papyrus are tropical, and must be brought indoors for the winter. Papyrus normally tolerate between 6-12″ of water depth, but some of the giant varieties will withstand slightly deeper […]