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Water hyacinth is a free-floating perennial aquatic plant (or hydrophyte) native to tropical and sub-tropical South America. With broad, thick, glossy, ovate leaves, water hyacinth may rise above the surface of the water as much as 1 meter in height. The leaves are 10â20 cm across, and float above the water surface.ichhornia crassipes, commonly known as (common) water hyacinth, is an aquatic plant native to the Amazon basin, and is often considered a highly problematic invasive species outside its native range.
Hyacinths in your garden can grow up to 3-feet tall with curved leaves and a spike of fragrant flowers that can extend up to 12 inches. Hyacinths are spring flowering bulbs, but you can force them to bloom indoors during the winter before you plant them in your garden in the spring.Temperature is the most important factor in successfully forcing hyacinth flowers, but a special bulb jar will also aid the process.tep 6. Check your hyacinth periodically to top up the water. When the bulb shoots are at least 2 inches tall and the roots reach the bottom of the water, move the plant to a slightly warmer location with low-light conditions.