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Parrot’s Feather (Myriophyllum aquatica) Member of the water-milfoil family (Halo-ragaceae). A favorite  perennial that has a feathery texture and is silver-gray in shade and bright green when in full sun. Zone: 5-11 -  Height: Up to 12" above water  - Planting Depth: 3-12" Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) The number one floating aquatic plant in use today. This is one of the fastest growing plants in warm weather and has a beautiful orchid-like flower. The Water Hyacinth helps keep your pond water clean and clear with its ability to uptake nitrogen at a very high rate. It also provides a spawning place for fish in its large root mass. Zone: 9-11 -  Height: Up to 6"  - Flowers: June-August - Planting Depth: Floats Water Lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) The attractive foliage of the water lettuce provides a pale green contrast in color for your pond’s surface. Also called shell flower, its tiny white flower is mostly insignificant. Fast grower in warm weather, it provides valuable surface coverage for fish and algae reduction. Zone: 9-11 -  Height: Under 6"  - Flowers: n/a - Planting Depth: Floats