{"product_id":"water-hyacinth-eichhornia-crassipes","title":"Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia Crassipes) - Minimum Order Qty. 6","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ewater hyacinth plant\u003c\/strong\u003e is prized for its stunning lavender-blue flowers and fleshy, rounded floating leaves. This beautiful species thrives in warm environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eaquatic plant water hyacinth\u003c\/strong\u003e grows rapidly. A few plants bought in the spring can easily turn into hundreds by fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey make excellent compost for vegetable gardens or perennial borders, adding organic richness to your soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ecommon water hyacinth plant\u003c\/strong\u003e propagates readily from leaf shoots. These shoots develop into new plants, similar to strawberry growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that this species is prohibited for sale or possession in several southern states. Check your local regulations before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere legal, the blue water hyacinth is a welcome addition to any water garden. It is highly valued for its ability to filter unwanted nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile each individual flower lasts only a day or two, they are borne in abundance throughout the summer season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Guide for Your Water Hyacinth Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull Sun minimum 4 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZone\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardy to Zone 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e No Minimum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Absorbed from water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\" to 12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUtilities:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide natural cover for fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAct as a bio-filter to keep water clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely useful for algae control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeutralizes nitrates to keep the pond environment healthy for fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*CANNOT BE SHIPPED TO: \u003c\/strong\u003eAL, AZ, AR, CO, CA, CT, FL, MN, MS, NE, PR, ID, LA, SC, TX, WI\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e**Ships via 1-3 Days Delivery method.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Plant Orders ship MONDAY to WEDNESDAY. Orders placed Wednesday to Sunday ship the following week.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003eImportant Information about Bare Root Plant Orders\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlants can suffer damage if left in the sun or on a hot porch. Please ship to an address where they can be cared for immediately.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlternatively, provide instructions for the carrier to leave them in the shade. Open the box immediately upon arrival.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlace your plants in a cool, shaded spot. Plant them ASAP, preferably the same day. Keep them cool and moistened for best results.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGive the roots special attention to prevent drying out. This ensures your plant establishes itself quickly and healthily in the pond.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Puget Sound Ponds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39275141726294,"sku":"1521","price":5.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6005\/9734\/products\/eichhornia_dsc_0011.jpg?v=1714936086","url":"https:\/\/pugetsoundponds.com\/products\/water-hyacinth-eichhornia-crassipes","provider":"Puget Sound Ponds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}