Description
Nymphoides peltata (Fringed Water Lily) Pond Plant
Nymphoides peltata, commonly known as Fringed Water Lily or Yellow Floating Heart, is an attractive deep-water pond plant with small floating leaves and bright yellow star-shaped flowers. The flowers feature delicate fringed edges and sit just above the water surface, creating a striking display throughout the summer months.
The plant forms spreading clusters of round floating leaves that provide light shade across the pond surface, helping to reduce algae growth and create shelter for aquatic wildlife. It grows well in still or slow-moving water and quickly establishes to form a natural-looking surface cover.
Hardy and easy to grow, Nymphoides peltata is ideal for wildlife ponds and larger water features where a floating plant is desired but a full-sized water lily may not be suitable.
Key Features
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Bright yellow fringed flowers in summer
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Floating leaves provide natural pond coverage
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Ideal for wildlife ponds and larger water features
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Hardy and easy to grow
Planting Depth: 30–100 cm
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Height: Leaves float on the water surface
Spread: 60–120 cm