Blue Waterleaf
© Don Verser
Hydrolea ovata
Family: Hydrophyllaceae (Waterleaf Family)
Blue waterleaf is a robust plant with spines and rough hairs. It can form large colonies near or in standing water. It prefers part shade but tolerates full sun.
- Scientific Name: Hydrolea ovata
- Common Names: Blue Waterleaf, Ovate False Fiddleleaf, Hairy Hydrolea
- Family: Hydrophyllaceae (Waterleaf Family)
- Growth Habit: Perennial
- Height: Up to 3 feet
- Leaves: Undivided. Prominent spine on stem just below leaf
- Flowers: Blue
- Bloom Time: July through October
- Wildlife Benefits: Attracts hummingbirds and other birds, butterflies, and bees
Where to Find It
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