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catherine carney · 03-12-2012, 06:34 PM

Hi Klaus (and all)--

Yes, I plan to try to simulate the overhanging edges of a stream when I get to the Ohio natives tank....Branchy driftwood/tree roots will be easy....The big issue will be lighting and size of the native plants you mentioned. Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) is an emergent that will go to 3' if given the chance--and prefers full sun (I am also a gardener)....I'll have to do some wading in my local streams this summer and see what's growing along the banks....Spatterdock keeps coming to mind, as does willowmoss....

Anyone got any suggestions?

03-12-2012, 06:34 PM	#62 (permalink)
catherine carney Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 5 iTrader Ratings: 0 Plant Points:	Re: US biotopes?? Hi Klaus (and all)-- Yes, I plan to try to simulate the overhanging edges of a stream when I get to the Ohio natives tank....Branchy driftwood/tree roots will be easy....The big issue will be lighting and size of the native plants you mentioned. Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) is an emergent that will go to 3' if given the chance--and prefers full sun (I am also a gardener)....I'll have to do some wading in my local streams this summer and see what's growing along the banks....Spatterdock keeps coming to mind, as does willowmoss.... Anyone got any suggestions?