Hi Catherinet, I believe it might rot before it puts out any leaves. I would put it in some clay soil in a two gallon pot, submerge in your pond and see what develops. If you have fertilizer tabs, that would help and pebbles on top of the soil. Make sure your fertilizer tablets are on the bottom of the pot away from the Lily roots to prevent them from burning your roots. Best of luck to you.

Thanks Sandy!