Hydrophyllum virginianum (Virginia Waterleaf)


Botanical Information

FamilyBoraginaceae
GenusHydrophyllum
Speciesvirginianum
CategoryPerennials, Wildflowers & Weeds
OriginEastern North America.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2a - 5a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-35
Temperature (°F)-30
Height30 - 70 cm
Spread30 - 70 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodMay, June

Description and Growing Information

ShapeMounding.
LandscapeShady landscapes, woodland gardens and as a ground cover.
PropagationSeed and division of clumps.
CultivationGrow in moist, moderately-draining humus-rich soils in partial sun to full shade.
PestsNone known.
HabitatLow-lying moist to wet woodlands.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth, erect glaborous stems.
Leaf DescriptionBroadly-toothed fronds growing along stems.
Flower DescriptionClumped terminal tube- to cup-shaped blooms with elongated pistils on flower stems.
Colour DescriptionMedium green to vivid green foliage and stems. Light lilac purple blooms.
Texture DescriptionSoft.

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