How much sun does Waterpod need?

Waterpod grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Waterpod bloom?

Waterpod blooms in June, July, and August.

Where is Waterpod native?

Waterpod (Hydrolea quadrivalvis) is native to AL, FL, GA, LA and 5 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

Is Waterpod toxic to livestock?

The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Waterpod as toxic to livestock.

What pollinators does Waterpod attract?

Waterpod draws bees and butterflies.

Is Waterpod HOA-friendly?

Waterpod takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Waterpod

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Author: Pollinator Patch

Hydrolea quadrivalvis

Last reviewed: June 2026

The USDA PLANTS Database (opens in new tab) does not flag Waterpod as toxic to livestock.

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.

Common questions

How much sun does Waterpod need?: Waterpod grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Waterpod bloom?: Waterpod blooms in June, July, and August.
Where is Waterpod native?: Waterpod (Hydrolea quadrivalvis) is native to AL, FL, GA, LA and 5 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
Is Waterpod toxic to livestock?: The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Waterpod as toxic to livestock.
What pollinators does Waterpod attract?: Waterpod draws bees and butterflies.
Is Waterpod HOA-friendly?: Waterpod takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

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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