Cowlily

Not frequently seen for sale, but readily available from plant fragments. Used in wetland restoration.



Water gardens and ponds.

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

This species can become overly dense and completely cover small ponds. Recommended for edges of larger ponds/lakes or streams, or where one wants a green surface (stormwater pond).

Provides structure for fish, frogs, etc. in aquatic settings.

Marshes, ponds, swamps, rivers, streams.

• Showy flowers, Interesting foliage
• Pollinated by flies and beetles. Several bees have been documented visiting this species including Hylaeus schwarzi, Evylaeus nelumbonis and Apis mellifera (honeybee) (Deyrup et al. 2002).