Eichhornia crassipes

Water Hyacinth

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Common Name:

Water Hyacinth

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

5

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

45 cm

Maximum width:

45 cm

Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) - Description

E. crassipes is native to tropical America. It has feathery roots with floating leaves. It bears lilac blue flowers which have a yellow spot on the center of the upper petals. Needs warm water to flower profusely.

Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) - Blooming

In order to bloom, they require full sun and a hot summer. Flowers are attractive, funnel-shaped, borne in terminal spikes.

Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) - Growth

Perennial plants that are grown as annuals in colder climates, as they are frost tender. The lower parts of the leaves have air pockets that keep them afloat on water. Overwinter by removing a few plants from the water and keeping in wet, sandy loam at 60-70°F (15-21°C) between last frost and first frost.

Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) - Planting

Scatter the plant offshoots along the surface of still water after the last frost.

Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) - Pest

Uncommon.

Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) - Interesting facts

Water Hyacinths can be extremely invasive. These plants should not be let loose in natural bodies of water. Because they spread so rapidly, they are used as a biofuel in India.