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Brazilian Water Hyacinth

Eichhorniapaniculata

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Genus

Eichhornia (ike-HORN-ee-uh)

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Species

paniculata (pan-ick-yoo-LAY-tuh)

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Synonym

Piaropus paniculatus

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Seed is poisonous if ingested

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Blue-Violet

Bloom Time

Blooms repeatedly

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Terry

Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | February 2003 | positive

As oppoed to the more common (and potentially invasive) Eichhornia crassipes, this plant must be potted and is not as invasive. Can be o...Read Moreverwintered in a greenhouse.

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