USDA: 8a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H4 - G2 Australia: 2 - 5
Care Level
high, challenging, suitable for experienced gardeners.
Height
15 - 30 cm (6 - 12 in)
Spread
15 - 45 cm (6 - 18 in)
Light
full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture
moist, well-drained
Soil Type
clay to sandy
Soil pH
acidic to alkaline
Description
The aquatic Eichhornia crassipes (common water hyacinth) produces showy, mauve and repeat-blooming blossoms during late spring to early autumn. This plant is mat forming and has glossy, coarse textured and evergreen foliage that is medium green in colour.
Typical Uses
Annual, container and pond.
Special Characteristics
Eichhornia crassipes is tolerant of wet sites.
Cautions
With its very fast growth rate, Eichhornia crassipes (common water hyacinth) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. Be advised that Eichhornia crassipes (common water hyacinth) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.
