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SHIPPING NOT AVAILABLE - PICK UP ONLY. Ceratophyllum demersum (Coon’s Tail) is a fully submerged, rootless aquatic plant native to Texas and most of North America. With long, float ing stems and finely divided, whorled gray-green leaves, it’s a top choice for natural water filtration and oxygenation in garden ponds and aquatic habitats. This brittle, free-floating plant provides excellent shelter for small fish, tadpoles, and aquatic invertebrates, and can help control algae by outcompeting it for nutrients. Low-maintenance and fast-growing, it’s a go-to for eco-conscious pond design. Scientific Name: Ceratophyllum demersum Origin: Texas, North America Native Habitat: Submerged in freshwater ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams Height: Floating stems up to 12 feet long Spread: Varies (free-floating, non-rooted) Light: Part Shade Water: High (fully aquatic) Hardiness: USDA Zones 4-11 Bloom: Insignificant, but technically blue Ecological Function: Oxygenator and aquatic shelter Show more