Vallisneria, (val dwarf americana)<br> Winter Hardy Oxygenating Pond Plants

Valisneria 'americana dwarf' Plant Description Vallisneria 'americana dwarf' (short winter hardy vallisneria) is also known as eelgrass, sometimes water celery though so is another aquatic plant that grows above the surface, or tape grass and grows beneath the surface of the water. A beneficial oxygenating, freshwater plant that has strap-like foliage and upright habitat. Leaves are sometimes spiraled and this plant is very prolific via root division.  Spreads by runners and  can grow quite tall underneath the surface of the water. Sold as individual, small plants, not in bunches. Grows well in full sun to part shade and helps add oxygen to the water and reduce algae, as both plants compete for the same nutrients. Vallisneria should be placed in containers 1 - 6 feet beneath the water's surface. Vallisneria can grow to depths of 6.5 feet if there is enough sunlight. This Vallisneria is hardy to zone 5 Planting Instructions Plant in the substrate or small container of sandy soil, loam