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Liverleaf

Hepatica Nobilis

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Overview

Pennywort, or Hepatica nobilis, is an enchanting early-spring bloomer. This petite perennial reaches about 4 to 6 inches in height, boasting delicate blue, purple, or white flowers, each adorned by three lobed, leather-like leaves. Thriving in partial to full shade, it demands well-draining soil rich in organic matter. A low-maintenance groundcover, it adds a splash of color in woodland settings or shaded rock gardens. Hardy in zones 3 to 8.

Sun ShadeWater High, MediumZones 5–8Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Temperate
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — the pennywort captivates onlookers with its strikingly delicate flowers; ground cover / perennial for shade, image 122

Culture

Sun
Shade
Water
High, Medium
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Ranunculaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — Its early flowering fills the gaps before other perennials awake; the Hepatica nobilis offers a ground layer that is both
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — These evergreen leaves emerge in a beautiful; with this captivating gem in the garden, image 95
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — which appear in shades of blue; or white.<br><br>The leaves of Hepatica nobilis are uniquely shaped
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — ground cover / perennial for shade
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — bronze-purple hue during the spring before maturing to a rich green.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8; each, image 170
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — Pennywort, or Hepatica nobilis, is an enchanting early-spring bloomer; thriving in partial to full shade, it demands, image 75
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — or white.<br><br>The leaves of Hepatica nobilis are uniquely shaped
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — making it ideal for shaded borders; pennywort, or Hepatica nobilis, is an enchanting early-spring bloomer, image 138
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — With this captivating gem in the garden; commonly referred to as Pennywort or Liverwort, image 144
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — which appear in shades of blue
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — each possessing between 6 to 10 petal-like sepals
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — each adorned by three lobed; exhibit a leathery texture, image 188
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — onlookers will undoubtedly be enchanted by the subtle beauty and grace of the pennywort; which appear in shades of, image 108
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — This petite perennial reaches about 4 to 6 inches in height; the pennywort captivates onlookers with its strikingly, image 76
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — bronze-purple hue during the spring before maturing to a rich green.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8; each, image 133
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — each adorned by three lobed; exhibit a leathery texture
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — commonly referred to as Pennywort or Liverwort; this petite perennial reaches about 4 to 6 inches in height
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — resembling the lobes of a liver; or underplanting deciduous trees.<br><br>For the landscape client, image 89
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — and stay green throughout the winter, image 130
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — each adorned by three lobed; exhibit a leathery texture, image 114
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — providing year-round interest; which replicates its natural woodland habitat, image 131
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — the pennywort captivates onlookers with its strikingly delicate flowers; ground cover / perennial for shade, image 159
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — this low-growing plant typically reaches heights of just 4 to 6 inches; the pennywort prefers well-drained, image 157
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — Its early flowering fills the gaps before other perennials awake
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