Photo of Hydrophyllum tenuipes foliage by Keeping it Green Nursery

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Hydrophyllum tenuipes

Also Known As

  • Pacific Waterleaf

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 6"-18"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Hydrophyllum tenuipes plant details

Hydrophyllum tenuipes is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer purple and white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hydrophyllum tenuipes

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: boraginaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: purple and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: colonizing, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hydrophyllum tenuipes

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Blooms: spring-summer, white w/ lavender-blue/ deciduous, toothed foliage Zone 3-9. 6', PNW, part shade-shade, moist

Gardening facts about Hydrophyllum tenuipes plant

How to Grow Hydrophyllum tenuipes

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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