Hydrophyllum macrophyllum, commonly known as the hairy waterleaf or largeleaf waterleaf, is a species of plant in the borage family. It is native to the eastern United States where it is found primarily in the Midwest and Upper South. Its natural habitat is forests with mesic, rocky, calcareous soil.
Virginia waterleaf prefers shady sites. This native perennial prefers shady to partly shady sites (but tolerates full sun)
Plants can be dug out but the relatively fragile green or reddish green stems break easily, leaving the extensive root system intact to regrow if not done carefully
