Product Overview
Corkscrew Val (Vallisneria americana)
Corkscrew Val has ribbon-like leaves that will grow 8-24" long. It grows planted at the bottom of the pond, and can be planted in a pot or in mud. sand or gravel directly onto the pond bottom.
Corkscrew val grows quickly in warm weather once established, and sends out many runners that grow into new plants; it stays evergreen in winter if growing below the ice level. Anchor well when planting, as it is slightly buoyant until its roots grow firmly into the soil.
Corkscrew val is also a popular aquarium plant, for both high and low light levels.
This submerged pond plant is also known as tape grass or eel grass, and is often referred to as a submerged oxygenating plant.
Minimum purchase of 6.
Hardiness Zone: 5-10
Light Requirements: Sun to Shade
Water Depth: 1'-15', if water is clear enough for the plant to get light
