Water Hyacinth
Eichornia crassipes
Water Hyacinth is a floating aquatic plant that typically produces purple flower spikes June-September. Water Hyacinth provides natural biofiltration, algae control, and a spawning area for fish.
Never release Water Hyacinth into a lake, stream or other natural body of water. Only grow it in contained household ponds, water features or aquariums.
Seasonal Availability: Typically available year-round, depending on suppliers availability.
Characteristics
Size: 6-8 inches tall, 6-8 inches wide.
Submersion Depth: Floating
Hardiness: Non-Hardy/Tropical
Flowering
Care
Full sun outdoors (6-8+ hours of direct sun) and Part shade outdoors (4 hours of direct sun)
All plants classified as water plants prefer wet roots or to be partially submerged, depending on their submersion depth preferences. Plants with a submersion depth starting with 0cm can be planted in wet areas in the garden, in addition to pond edges.
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