Water Hyacinth
The beautiful Water Hyacinth aquatic plant is native to tropical South America. It is a perennial aquatic plant which floats on the water surface and can rise to one meter above the water surface. It typically grows in streams, lakes, ponds, as well as ditches. Water Hyacinths are characterized by thick, glossy, rounded leaves and have striking blue to violet flowers.
Its leaves measure 4-8 inches across, and their stalk is long and spongy. Its blooming season lasts from summer till fall during which it produces beautiful and attractive blue to violet flowers with six petals. Water Hyacinths usually require full sun to thrive. They have the capacity to absorb excessive nutrients from the water and are well at reducing algae from it. They are also very vigorous reproducer.
