Anchored Water Hyacinth
Eichhornia azurea — Rooted form of water hyacinth that can be anchored in substrate. Produces stunning blue-purple flowers above the waterline. Invasive in the wild — never release into natural waterways.
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Care at a glance
| Scientific name | Eichhornia azurea |
|---|---|
| Placement | Floating |
| Light | high |
| CO₂ | not required |
| Difficulty | moderate |
| Growth | fast |
| Max height | 6" |
| Temperature | 75-86°F |
| pH | 6.0-7.5 |
| Tech | both |