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round-lobed hepatica

round-lobed hepatica

Hepatica americana

perennialβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate waterZone 3a – Zone 8b

A delicate native wildflower with distinctive round-lobed leaves and dainty flowers in shades of blue, pink, or white that bloom in early spring. Excellent for woodland gardens and native plant landscapes where it provides early-season color before trees leaf out.

Overview

Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
slow
Size
0.25–0.5β€² tall Γ— 0.5–1β€² 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

Season of Interest

Spring

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama

Function & Care

medicinalwildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division