Roundleaf Liverleaf , Anemone americana, American Liverwort, Roundlobe Hepatica, Round-lobed Hepatica, Liverleaf, Anemone hepatica, Hepatica hepatica, Hepatica triloba var. americana
One of the earliest woodland wildflowers, Hepatica americana (Roundleaf Liverleaf) is a charming perennial producing adorable bowl-shaped flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm), in early spring. Usually light blue to lavender, the blossoms may also be pale pink, purple or white. Rich in nectar, they are an important early source for many pollinators. The flowers close at night and on cloudy days when pollinators are unlikely to be flying. Borne atop fuzzy, leafless stems, the blossoms appear before the new foliage. After the flowers fade, the leaves take over. Handsome, they are leathery, wine-colored beneath, and divided into three rounded lobes. They keep the plant interesting after the blooms fade. As the first spring ephemeral to bloom, Hepatica americana is a jewel in the stark landscape. Low maintenance, it is best grown in places where it can remain undisturbed for years.
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Hepatica |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early) |
| Height | 6" - 9" (15cm - 23cm) |
| Spread | 6" - 9" (15cm - 23cm) |
| Spacing | 9" (23cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Maine, Delaware, Connecticut, Vermont, Rhode Island, Midwest, Southeast, Northeast, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, Ohio, Alabama, Kentucky, Georgia, Florida, Arkansas, Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Mississippi |
| Garden Uses | Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden |
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Hepatica |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early) |
| Height | 6" - 9" (15cm - 23cm) |
| Spread | 6" - 9" (15cm - 23cm) |
| Spacing | 9" (23cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Maine, Delaware, Connecticut, Vermont, Rhode Island, Midwest, Southeast, Northeast, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, Ohio, Alabama, Kentucky, Georgia, Florida, Arkansas, Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Mississippi |
| Garden Uses | Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Hepatica americana (Roundleaf Liverleaf) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatica americana (Roundleaf Liverleaf) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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