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Virginia waterleaf

Virginia waterleaf

Hydrophyllum virginianum

herbaceousβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§πŸ’§ high water❄ Hardy: Zone 4a – Zone 8b

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A native woodland perennial with soft, hairy leaves and delicate lavender-white bell-shaped flowers that bloom in spring. It thrives in shaded, moist areas and makes an excellent groundcover for native plant gardens.

Overview

Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
0.75–1.5β€² tall Γ— 1–2β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Hydrophyllaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Spring

Companion Planting

Plants well with