Eichornia crassipes - Water hyacinth

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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