Virginia Waterleaf (Hydrophyllum virginianum) is a seasonal plant with white blooms in late spring. They prefer mesic soil in part sun to shade, where they grow up to 2 feet tall. They are a good choice for shaded slopes and banks. Companion plants include Lady Fern (Athyrium felix-femina) and Wild Ginger (Asarum canadense).
Maintenance
No serious maintenance issues.
About
Light Requirements
Part Sun,
Shade Moisture Requirements
Banks,
Slopes Soil Requirements
Loam,
Organically Rich Soil Height
Short Spacing
1 foot Category
Seasonal Attracts
Bees Illinois Native Plant Status
Illinois Native,
Indiana Native Bloom Time
May,
June Bloom Color
Lavender,
White Seasonality
Spring,
Summer Sociability
Groups of 5-10, Groups of 10-20