How to Grow and Care for False fiddleleaf

Ovate False Fiddleleaf (Hydrolea ovata) is a native perennial plant that will grow from 61 to 91 cm tall. It is used for wetland restoration and is commonly found growing along ponds and roadside ditches. A very distinctive-looking plant with spiny green stems and bright blue flowers that bloom from summer to fall. It thrives in partial shade but can tolerate full sun.

Ceylon hydrolea is a perennial herb that has some ornamental appeal for its small but pretty purple flowers. The plant's name zeylanica means from Sri Lanka since Zeylan is an old Dutch term for the nation. 

Spiny false fiddleleaf is a spiny, herbaceous plant notable for its vibrant blue flowers with yellow centers, which stand out among its green foliage. Adapted to wet environments, its sharp spines protect it from herbivores, while its roots are well-suited to soggy soil. The spines and striking blossoms make spiny false fiddleleaf both a guard and gem of marshy landscapes.

Skyflower is a charming aquatic perennial herb featuring vibrant blue flowers with yellow centers, borne on corymbose inflorescences that gracefully dance above the water. Its lanceolate leaves provide a dense, textural greenery. Adapting well to wet environments, skyflower thrives at the edges of ponds and streams, contributing to ecosystem diversity and water filtration.