Liverleaf, Crystal Wort, Ivy Flower, Liver Balsam, Liver Moss, Anemone hepatica, Hepatica triloba
Noted for its considerable charm, Hepatica nobilis (Liverleaf) is a slow-growing semi-evergreen perennial producing a profusion of violet-blue or purple flowers with conspicuous white stamens in early spring. Almost stemless, the weather-resistant flowers open their fullest on sunny days and stay open for a few weeks. The leaves are kidney-shaped, three-lobed, often with silvery marbling above. One plant can sprout up to seven stems. Hepatica nobilis is the most widely distributed species and a popular garden plant, bursting with color when it is most needed, a jewel in the stark landscape.
Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
4 - 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 |
Common names | Ivy Flower |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early) |
Height |
3" - 4" (8cm - 10cm) |
Spread |
4" - 5" (10cm - 13cm) |
Spacing | 5" (13cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Southeast, Tennessee, United States, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
4 - 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 |
Common names | Ivy Flower |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early) |
Height |
3" - 4" (8cm - 10cm) |
Spread |
4" - 5" (10cm - 13cm) |
Spacing | 5" (13cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Southeast, Tennessee, United States, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Hepatica nobilis (Liverleaf) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Hepatica nobilis (Liverleaf) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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