About
An aquatic plant, reaching 10-60cm, with lush water foliage. It flowers at surface. 'Johann Schoofs Sen' is valued in garden settings.
About the genus
Eichhornia are rhizomatous, marginal to deep-water perennials. Submerged leaves are linear to strap-shaped, floating and aerial leaves rounded or heart-shaped. Showy, funnel-shaped flowers are carried in upright spikes in summer
Plant details
Suggested usesPonds, water features
Care notes
CultivationAquatic compost
PruningRemove dead foliage autumn
PropagationDivide spring
Pest resistancePest-free
Disease resistanceWater quality