Western Waterleaf
Hydrophyllum occidentale (S. Watson) A. Gray - Waterleaf family
Size
Mature Height: Up to around 18 inches
Planting Distance: 4.0 feet
Plant Type: Forb/herb
Root Depth: 14 inches
Growth Form: Single Crown
Growth Rate: Moderate
Features
Flower Color: White
Conspicuous Flowers: Yes
Bloom Time: Late Spring
Seasonal Growth: Spring and Summer
Evergreen: No
Fall Colors: No
Conditions
Shade Tolerance: Tolerant
Clay Soil Tolerance: No
Sandy Soil Tolerance: No
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Flood Tolerance: Medium
Fire Tolerance: Low
Salt Tolerance: None
Ecosystem Interactions
Pollinators: Native Bees; Bombus
Native Range
- USA: Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah
State-level native status is based on data available through Plants of the World Online. Regional Native Status comes from the USDA Plants Database. For more detailed native status information, please refer to BONAP.