Rooted Floating Weeds

Plants that float on the surface and are rooted on the bottom are included in this group. Common examples are White and Yellow Water Lily with their distinguishable large leafs. See descriptions below. The control options in this category are excellent, while these plants may require one to two treatments the herbicide options are very effective on the root systems yielding longer-term control and selectivity.

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Rooted Floating Weeds

White Water Lily

White Water Lily plants have large mostly circular floating leaves with a slit from the edge to the center of the leaf. White Water Lily produces a distinct white or pink flower.

White Water Lily plants have large mostly circular floating leaves with a slit from the edge to the center of the leaf. White Water Lily produces a distinct white or pink flower.

Watershield

Watershield resembles a shield. Leaves may be two to five inches in length. Watershield blooms in early summer, with a dull purple flower.