Water Hyacinth
(Eichornia crassipes)
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Water Hyacinth
(Eichornia crassipes)
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Product Notes:
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Quick Stats
Care Level
Easy
Color Form
Purple, Yellow
Water Conditions
70-80° F, pH 6.5-7.5
Max. Size
1'
Family
Pontederiaceae
Lighting
High
Propagation
Stolons
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Care Level
Easy
Color Form
Purple, Yellow
Water Conditions
70-80° F, pH 6.5-7.5
Max. Size
1'
Family
Pontederiaceae
Lighting
High
Propagation
Stolons
What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information
Overview
Water Hyacinth bears leathery foliage that creeps across the surface of the pond. The foliage helps to provide shade and the roots provide filtration, a spawning area for the pond fish, and absorb excess nutrients from the water, helping to reduce algae. It also is an excellent water clarifier. The delicate, purple flowers have a yellow "eye" on one petal, last approximately one day, but bloom throughout the season, and add a pleasing splash of color to the pond. The flowers grow on 6-inch stems at the center of a rosette of glossy bulb-like leaves. These leaves will gather air in pockets and keep the plant afloat. Reaches height of 6-12".
Because the Water Hyacinth has a tropical nature, it will require heat and full sun to thrive and flower. Yellowish leaves are a sign of insufficient nutrients in the water; move plants with yellowing leaving to an alternate area and add plant food to their water, rotating with plants left in the pond. A vigorous reproducer, it can quickly take over the water garden. Remove excess plants to help prevent this from happening. Zones 9-11.
Approximate Purchase Size: 6" to 8"
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Customer Testimonials
Lori Martina
Miamisburg , OH
The Water Hyacinth has worked well for us. I like the flowers and it gives the Koi something to eat besides my lilies.
The Water Hyacinth has worked well for us. I like the flowers and it gives the Koi something to eat besides my lilies.
Diane Martin
Upperco , MD
I ordered these water hyacinths last year from you. I was amazed at how healthy they were when they arrived and how quickly they multiplied. I had bought these before at our local pond and garden center, your plants are far superior in quality and the price was even more reasonable. I plan on buying them again this year from you.
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