Stratiotes aloides.

With the netting off the pond and 'Dad's Army' on the television, I can't help but take a look at water soldiers.

Stratiotes aloides, "Water Soldiers".
(Aquatic perennial.)

Planting: Spring or summer.
Flowering: Summer. Rises in spring, submerges in autumn.
Aspect: Full sun, calm water.
Hardiness: Very hardy.


Notes: The rising and submerging of water soldiers has not yet been properly explained.
               The Norfolk hawker dragonfly is reliant on Stratiotes aloides to attract prey.