Round-lobed Hepatica
Hepatica americana
Also listed as Anemone americana, Anemonoides americana
Also known as Round-lobe Hepatica, Round-lobe Liverleaf, American Hepatica
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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.
Why grow it
Round-lobed hepatica flowers earlier than most spring ephemerals, often appearing while snow is still possible, making it valuable for extending the woodland bloom sequence. Unlike some hepatica species, this native tolerant of a range of soil conditions once established, though it prefers consistent moisture and partial shade. It serves as an early nectar source for emerging pollinators in regions where few other flowers are available.
Watch out for
Plants can take several years to reach flowering maturity from seed, so patience is required when establishing populations. The foliage persists through winter and into spring, so care should be taken when clearing leaf litter not to disturb the overwintering leaves or emerging flower buds. Hepatica spreads slowly via self-seeding and rhizome division rather than aggressive reproduction, so populations may not fill in as quickly as faster-spreading groundcovers.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
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Why grow it
Round-lobed hepatica flowers earlier than most spring ephemerals, often appearing while snow is still possible, making it valuable for extending the woodland bloom sequence. Unlike some hepatica species, this native tolerant of a range of soil conditions once established, though it prefers consistent moisture and partial shade. It serves as an early nectar source for emerging pollinators in regions where few other flowers are available.
Watch out for
Plants can take several years to reach flowering maturity from seed, so patience is required when establishing populations. The foliage persists through winter and into spring, so care should be taken when clearing leaf litter not to disturb the overwintering leaves or emerging flower buds. Hepatica spreads slowly via self-seeding and rhizome division rather than aggressive reproduction, so populations may not fill in as quickly as faster-spreading groundcovers.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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