Sharp-lobed Hepatica
Hepatica acutiloba
Also listed as Anemone acutiloba, Hepatica acuta
Also known as Sharplobe Hepatica, Sharp-lobed Liverleaf
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A delicate woodland wildflower with sharply lobed heart-shaped leaves and lavender-blue flowers that bloom in early spring before tree canopy leafs out. It spreads slowly to form attractive groundcover in shaded garden settings.
Why grow it
Sharp-lobed hepatica offers earlier spring interest than round-lobed hepatica (Hepatica nobilis), flowering reliably in woodlands where few other shade plants bloom. It persists well in established woodland gardens with minimal maintenance once established, making it useful for naturalizing under deciduous trees where spring ephemerals are desired.
Watch out for
This species spreads slowly and can take several years to form substantial groundcover, so patience is needed during establishment. It prefers consistent moisture and does not tolerate dry shade well, so placement away from root competition and in areas that retain spring moisture yields better results.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, 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 woodland wildflower with sharply lobed heart-shaped leaves and lavender-blue flowers that bloom in early spring before tree canopy leafs out. It spreads slowly to form attractive groundcover in shaded garden settings.
Climate Match for your location
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Why grow it
Sharp-lobed hepatica offers earlier spring interest than round-lobed hepatica (Hepatica nobilis), flowering reliably in woodlands where few other shade plants bloom. It persists well in established woodland gardens with minimal maintenance once established, making it useful for naturalizing under deciduous trees where spring ephemerals are desired.
Watch out for
This species spreads slowly and can take several years to form substantial groundcover, so patience is needed during establishment. It prefers consistent moisture and does not tolerate dry shade well, so placement away from root competition and in areas that retain spring moisture yields better results.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, 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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