Water HyacinthText Box: WATER HYACINTH (Eichornia crassipes) Ballon-like petals, that allow the plant to float. Flowers are delicate pale bluish to lilac. Need warm water and warm weather to survive Weather permitting Parrots Feather is shipped from April through July. Call for availability early and late in the season. We will not ship Water Hyacinth to the following states as this plant is considered a noxious weed in these states: Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Louisiana, South Carolina and Texas. We do our best to be aware of the plants not allowed to be shipped to your state, however, the responsibility is the buyers if your not sure check with your local USDA Office