If they are not native to your area don't do it! As pretty as they can be,
water lilies can choke a pond if uncontrolled. Please think about that.

Dean

"JJ" wrote in message ...
Can one just place a weight on a Hardy Lily rhizome and simply place it in
2-3 feet of water in a man made pond that has a dirt bottom? Will it take
root and continue to grow? There is a pond in our neighborhood that could
use some foliage and everyone agrees that water lilies would be nice. The
pond already contains goldfish. The pound is aprox. 2 acres.
Any thoughts on how to plant?

Jerry