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Common name: "Floating Heart" or "Fringed Water Lily"
Latin name:
Nymphoides peltata

Floating Hearts
Native to: Europe, Asia
Zone:
6 - 11
Winter hardy:
No
Water depth:
6 - 18"
Pond size:
Medium to Large
Flowers:
Yes, yellow
Spread:
2'
Pests:
Aphids
Sunshine:
Pictured: Nymphoides peltata
Cultural information: Submerge aquatic basket on the pond floor between 6" to 18" deep. Round floating leaves are 2" to 4" wide. Bright yellow flowers are about 1" wide. Remove dead or dying foliage as it appears. 
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