'Ditto' Susan's post. Most of the time, both nearby HD's sell the same, common plants, but if you happen to be there the right time, you could get lucky. :) And you surely did. I feel like running to HD to see if your plant is available. lol. It's lovely, Squidy. If yours is a Spath, I'd go for it. I'm not a Spath fan..have 3..two variegated, one green and not doing well because of my selfish neglect..gets watered, whenever, needs repotting, etc. take care of that cutie..Toni

A light coating of Pam cooking spray will suffocate the aphids. It's completely harmless to your other pond critters. Spray the waterlilies late in the day (when there's no chance for the sun to burn them) - let it sit 15 min or so and then rinse off with your garden hose. There will be a bit of an oil slick, but your skimmer will take care of it in a few minutes. It'll dissipate soon enough even if you don't have a skimmer. One treatment lasts a while: I usually have to do this 2 or 3 times per season, but haven't seen any aphids this year. Good Luck.

Yes, Oenothera biennis.

it is NOT a lily ... get that part out of your head ... daylily is a whole other family ... they will probably grow on blacktop with just a little plop of soil ... even down your way ... it is one of the hardiest.. most durable.. most abuse taking plant there is ... other than water its first year.. it probably never needs anything.. ever again ... though of course.. i have never tried such in the desert ... and I THINK ... they have 3 blooming periods.. meaning you can get plants for each.. and spread the bloom period somewhat .. [confirm that in the other forum ] i really appreciate.. you confirming in the best forum.. AND THEN COMING BACK AND TELLING US ... ken