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Virginia waterleaf

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Virginia waterleaf (Hydrophyllum virginianum) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 2b–9a. Mature size 1"–32". Blooms May–Jun.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: perennial
Native range: Native to 29 U.S. states, including AR, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2b–9a
Mature size: 1"–32"
Sun: Part shade
Water: —
Bloom: May–Jun
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Virginia waterleaf (Hydrophyllum virginianum) — *Hydrophyllum virginianum* — Virginia waterleaf. Photo by Mason Brock (Masebrock) via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Virginia waterleaf (Hydrophyllum virginianum) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 2b–9a. Mature size 1"–32". Blooms May–Jun.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, virginia waterleaf pairs naturally with: Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Common Blue Violet (Viola sororia), Common Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum), Common Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis).