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Liverleaf

Liverleaf

Hepatica nobilis

perennial part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 3aZone 8b

A delicate woodland perennial with heart-shaped leaves and small blue, purple, or pink flowers that bloom in early spring. It spreads slowly to form attractive ground cover in shaded gardens.

Overview

Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
slow
Size
0.33–0.5′ tall × 0.5–1′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 3aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Spring

Succession Role

early successional

Native Range

Europe and Asia

Function & Care

medicinalwildlife benefitedible

Edible Parts

leafflower

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division