Water hyacinth

Eichhornea crassipes

Water Plants

Note that this floating aquatic is an invasive weed in warmer climates, and is restricted in some areas; must be overwintered inside in northern areas. Prolific by means of stolens: cut new plants free from the parent. Good light. Zone 8-10

Eichhornea azurea, the peacock hyacinth or creeping water hyacinth, another floating aquatic, requires large amount of space, and is otherwise grown and propagated in the same manner

See Also

Grape hyacinth (Muscari species)
Hyacinth bean (Dolichos lablab, Lablab purpureus)
Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis)
Quamash, Indian hyacinth, wild hyacinth (Camassia species)

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