Go Back Water Hyacinths

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:16 PM
Eichhoria crassipes

    Plant Type: Water Gardening

    Water hyacinth is a free-floating perennial plant that can grow to a height of 3 feet. The dark green leave blades are circular to elliptical in shape attached to a spongy, inflated petiole. Underneath the water is a thick, heavily branched, dark fibrous root system. The water hyacinth has striking light blue to violet flowers located on a terminal spike. Water hyacinth is a very aggressive invader and can form thick mats. If these mats cover the entire surface of the pond they can cause oxygen depletions and fish kills. Water hyacinths should be controlled so they do not cover the entire pond

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Flower Color

    Light Purple

    Foliage Color

    Green

    Plant Spread

    Invasive

    Good Companions

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    Plant Height

    1-3'

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

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    Soil Moisture

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    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

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    Bloom Time

    Late summer

    Critter Resistance

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    Exposure

    Full sun

    Growth Rate

    Fast

    Seasonal Interests

    Summer