Hydrophyllum tenuipes
Sold as: 3.5” Pots
Pacific Waterleaf (Hydrophyllum tenuipes) is a groundcover with soft, hairy leaves that spreads easily via rhizomes given the right conditions. Its dainty flower clusters can range from green to light purple. A shady garden darling, it is a favorite of bumblebees and native pollinators.
Classification: Perennial
Key Characteristics: Soft-leaved groundcover
Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade
Water Requirements: Moist soil
Ease of Growing: High
Growth Rate: Fast
Bloom Time: May–June
Spreads: By rhizome
Benefits: Wildlife, Pollinators, Beneficial insects, On Portland Plant List, Hummingbirds
Edible: Yes
Mature Height: 12 inches
Mature Width: 1–2 feet
