Three things I wish someone had told me before growing Water Hyacinth

After growing Water Hyacinth for over a year here is what I'd tell a beginner.

First: dividing overcrowded plants every two or three years in spring is not optional — it's the foundation everything else depends on. Second: blanketweed algae competing for nutrients in established ponds will happen and you should know how to handle it before it does. Third: a stream edge or bog garden genuinely matters — the right position unlocks extraordinary flower forms rising above or floating on the water in a way a poor position never will. peak flowering period in midsummer is the payoff for getting all of this right. It's worth every bit of effort.