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Hydrophyllum tenuipes (Pacific waterleaf) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to western North America from British Columbia to northern California. The Hydrophyllum tenuipes plant spreads by rhizomes to form large colonies in wooded areas. Flowers are greenish-white to lavender, appearing in mid to late spring. Five conspicuous stamen extend beyond the five petals to a length more than twice as long as the petals. Sepals bristly on margins. There are numerous clusters of flowers on stalks extending from upper leaf axils.

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

8 - 31 in Tall

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Color

White, Green, Lavender

Special uses

Groundcover

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate, High

Ease of care

Moderate

Sunset Zones

4*, 5*, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15*, 16*, 17*, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Site type

Moist, wooded slopes, streambanks

Plant communities

Douglas-Fir Forest, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Forest