How to Plant Vallisneria in a Pond (Care & Grow Guide)
by Tory Jon | Last Updated: November 16, 2022
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Vallisneria, commonly referred to as eelgrass or wild celery, is a pond plant with ribbon-like leaves that grow up to 3 feet long!
This popular and easy-to-find pond plant is an excellent oxygenator and will help consume nutrients that would otherwise fuel algae growth.
It's also one of the easiest pond plants to maintain, with no winter maintenance required and only a little trimming if it grows beyond the desired length.
Scientific Name
Vallisneria
Common Names
Eelgrass, tape grass, wild celery, water celery
Plant Type
Submerged pond plant
Light Requirements
Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zone 4 - 10
Bloom
July through September
Grow Up To
36 inches
Flower Color
White
How to Plant Vallisneria in a Pond
For best results, plant Vallisneria in a container with a sandy/soil substrate and place it at least 12 inches deep in your pond. You can place the container up to 6 feet deep if your pond water is clear and the plant receives ample sunlight. Alternatively, you can anchor the plant directly into the substrate at the bottom of your pond.
Vallisneria Care Guide
Vallisneria is extremely easy to take care of, only requiring regular trimming of the stolons to keep it at your desired size. Be sure to remove and properly discard any clippings away from the water so they don't decompose in your pond and potentially cause water quality issues.
Vallisneria can be left in the pond over winter, as it will simply die down to the tubers and grow back in Spring.
