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Eichornia crassipes - Water hyacinth

Floating Tropicals

Eichornia crassipes

Water hyacinth

Bloom Color

Purple

Eichornia crassipes Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure
• Sun
• Partial Shade
Mature Height
• < 1'
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Spring
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Spring
• Summer
Pond Zonation
• Open Water 12" - 6'
Foliage Color
• Green
Wildlife Benefits
• Amphibians
• Cover
• Fish
• Nesting
Wetland Indicator Status
• OBL
Plant Type
• Floater
Attributes
• Bio Remediation
• Container
• Great Foliage
• Ornamental Flower
• Oxygenator
USDA Hardiness Zone
• 8
• 9
• 10
• 11
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