Hydrophyllum virginianum
Hydrophyllum virginianum, commonly called Virginia waterleaf or eastern waterleaf, is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Eastern North America where it is primarily found in the Midwest, Northeast, and Appalachian regions. The genus Hydrophyllum is placed in the family Hydrophyllaceae.
Its natural habitat is in bottomland forests, mesic upland forests, and rocky forested bluffs.
Description
Hydrophyllum virginianum is an herbaceous perennial that spreads by rhizomes to form large colonies in wooded areas. It can also spread by seeds.The seedling usually appear early to mid-spring. Flowers are blue, white, or purple, appearing in mid to late spring. Flowers exposed to sunlight bleach rapidly. Often the newer leaves are solid green with white spots appearing as they age and later disappearing in early summer.