Hepatica nobilis (Liverleaf or Liverwort)
Botanical Information
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Hepatica |
| Species | nobilis |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Native to central and northern Europe, Asia and eastern North America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7b - 8a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5-H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15 - (-9) |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 15 |
| Height | Up to 10 cm |
| Spread | 0 - 0.1 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | April |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Slow growing herbaceous perennial. |
| ID Characteristic | Kidney-shaped tri-lobed leaves holding small single violet flowers. |
| Landscape | Flower borders and container plants. |
| Propagation | Seeds sown in open frame as soon as ripe. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in heavier humus-rich soils. |
| Pests | No major issues. |
Photographs
Hepatica nobilis 'Blue Beauty'.
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