Virginia Waterleaf
Hydrophyllum virginianum
| Family | Waterleaf (Hydrophyllaceae) |
|---|---|
| Bloom | Late spring |
| Habitat | Deciduous forest |
| Status | Native |
| Cycle | Perennial |
| Height | 6-12″ |
| Flower | Flowers form a round cluster of small white – light blue bell-shaped flowers on stalks extending above the leaves. Each flower has 5 petals and 5 stamen protruding out of the flower. The flowers are about 1/4″ to 1/2″ wide. |
| Leaf | Leaves are large (5-6″ long) with 5-7 sharply toothed lobes per leaf. Leaves are sometimes covered in white “water spots”. |
| Notes | Plants often grow in large mats reproducing by underground roots. |
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