Pontederia crassipes (Water Hyacinth) - Image 8

Botanical names: Pontederia crassipes, Eichhornia crassipes

Common name: Water Hyacinth

Family: Pontederiaceae

Origin: South America

Small plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunBog or aquatic plantBlue, lavender, purple flowersInvasive plantFlood tolerant plant
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