Description

Hydrophyllum macrophyllum, Largeleaf Waterleaf, Wholesale Native Bare Root Perennials

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Hydrophyllum macrophyllum
Hydrophyllum macrophyllum Nutt.
Largeleaf Waterleaf, Large-leaved Waterleaf
Hydrophyllaceae (Waterleaf Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: HYMA
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
One of several species in this genus with tubular flowers and protruding stamens, Large-leaved Waterleaf (Hydrophyllum macrophyllum), a southern and midwestern species, is rough and hairy.

Hydrophyllum macrophyllum, commonly known as the hairy waterleaf or largeleaf waterleaf, is a species of plant in the borage family.  Its natural habitat is forests with mesic, rocky, calcareous soil.

Range & Habitat:  Habitats include moist to mesic deciduous woodlands, woodland borders, areas adjacent to woodland paths, shaded or partially shaded seeps, and shaded or partially shaded areas along rivers. This woodland wildflower begins to bloom after the leaves of the trees have partially developed.

Faunal Associations: The nectar and pollen of the flowers attract various kinds of bees, including honeybees, bumblebees, mason bees (Hoplitis spp., Osmia spp.), digger bees (Synhalonia spp.), Andrenid bees (Andrena spp.), and Halictid bees (Lasioglossum spp., etc.). An Andrenid bee, Andrena geranii, is a specialist pollinator (oligolege) of Hydrophyllum spp. Other insects that visit the flowers include Syrphid flies, dance flies (Empis spp.), butterflies, and skippers. Except for these flower visitors, surprisingly little appears to be known about floral-fauna relationships for this species. White-Tailed Deer probably browse on the foliage.

Hydrophyllum macrophyllum, Largeleaf Waterleaf, Wholesale Native Bare Root Perennials

For Shipping, Install and additional info please see “About Bare Root“.

Native bare root perennials are dug and shipped while dormant, mid October to early spring.

See all available Native Bare Root Perennials

Check the native status of this species for your area via the USDA Plants Database here