Pontederia crassipes (Water Hyacinth) - Image 1

Botanical names: Pontederia crassipes, Eichhornia crassipes

Common name: Water Hyacinth

Family: Pontederiaceae

Origin: South America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunKeep soil wet: Bog or aquatic plantBlue, lavender, purple flowersInvasive plantFlood tolerant plant
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Pontederia crassipes (Water Hyacinth) purple lavender flower close up with yellow center petals.
Pontederia crassipes (Water Hyacinth) purple lavender flower clusters emerging above the dark water surface.
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