Waterpod
Hydrolea quadrivalvis
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
high
Size
12"–24" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AL, FL, GA, LA and 5 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Waterpod is a perennial that thrives in consistently moist to wet soils. This compact plant produces bright blue flowers from June through August and maintains a neat, low-growing habit perfect for water gardens or rain gardens.
In an HOA neighborhood
Waterpod takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: high. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Requires consistently wet conditions that may look swampy
- Uncommon plant that HOAs may not recognize as intentional landscaping
- May die back or look stressed in typical landscape watering
Wildlife value
The summer blooms attract native bees and butterflies, providing important nectar during the peak growing season.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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