Wildlife value of Hornwort — an unexpected bonus

I planted Hornwort primarily for ornamental reasons. What I didn't anticipate was the wildlife it would attract. essential habitat and breeding ground for pond wildlife seems to be particularly appealing to bees and butterflies during the main growing period.

I grow it in a stream edge or bog garden which allows me to watch the activity up close. peak flowering period in midsummer is the most active period for wildlife visits. dividing overcrowded plants every two or three years in spring is important for keeping the plant healthy enough to flower well and provide that value. blanketweed algae competing for nutrients in established ponds is the thing to watch — it reduces flowering and therefore wildlife visits if left unchecked. A plant that earns its place twice over.