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Hydrophyllum virginianum

*Virginia Waterleaf*

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Most photos by Ann Grandy and Sally J.A.Finzel, unless otherwise noted to the left. Please ask for permission before using images.

Soil: Mesic (Medium)
Sun: Part to Shade
Height: 1'-2'
Color: Lavender
Bloom: May-June
Flowers: The 1/4" - 1/2" bell-shaped flowers have 5 sepals and 5 united petals, and 5 stamens. They grow in a spherical cluster of flowers that rises above the leaves.
Leaves: The divided leaves are 2"-5" long with 5-7 lance-shaped or ovate, toothed leaflets.

Suggested Uses:

This is a very shade loving ground cover and is an excellent plant for wooded shoreline restoration projects or in woodland gardens. The foliage is deeply lobed and "water-marked" giving it added interest!

Interesting Facts:

Medicinal Uses:
Food Uses: Young leaves can be boiled and served with vinegar if collected before the flowers appear.
Other Uses:
More Information:
Name: The leaves often have what appear to be water spots, giving it the name "waterleaf." Also called Eastern Waterleaf and Shawnee-salad!

Option	Price	Quantity
3 1/2-inch pots	$4.95
5 3/4-inch pots	$8.95

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Do not use native plants for food or medicine based on the information in this website. The information listed here is included for entertainment only, not as a recommendation. Please do not eat any native plants!

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