Part to full shade; Average moist soil; This waterleaf tolerates slightly drier conditions than canada waterleaf. In flower it is by far the showiest with white, blue, or purple flowers held well above the leaves in June-July. Spring foliage is also water-marked like canada waterleaf. This plant is also fairly well behaved forming neat clumps rather than expansive colonies. Grows between 1-2' tall; Zone 3-8; WV ecotype