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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) — which replicates its natural woodland habitat

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — commonly referred to as Pennywort or Liverwort; this petite perennial reaches about 4 to 6 inches in height, image 117

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — Thriving in partial to full shade, it demands well-draining soil rich in organic matter; it is best positioned in, image 189

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — or underplanting deciduous trees.<br><br>For the landscape client; belonging to the buttercup family, image 102

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — resembling the lobes of a liver

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — exhibit a leathery texture; each possessing between 6 to 10 petal-like sepals, image 129

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — Pennywort, or Hepatica nobilis, is an enchanting early-spring bloomer

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — making it ideal for shaded borders; pennywort, or Hepatica nobilis, is an enchanting early-spring bloomer, image 101

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — the pennywort prefers well-drained; with a similar spread of 6 to 9 inches, image 134

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — onlookers will undoubtedly be enchanted by the subtle beauty and grace of the pennywort

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — or underplanting deciduous trees.<br><br>For the landscape client; belonging to the buttercup family, image 139

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — is a charming herbaceous perennial that offers an early glimpse of spring with its delightful blooms; this, image 192

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — attracting pollinators to the garden and fostering biodiversity; ground cover / perennial with blue blooms

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — This petite perennial reaches about 4 to 6 inches in height; the pennywort captivates onlookers with its strikingly delicate

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — humus-rich soils with a slight acidity to neutrality (pH 6.0 to 7.0); they measure about 2 to 3 inches across, image 98

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — which replicates its natural woodland habitat; its early flowering fills the gaps before other perennials awake

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — the pennywort captivates onlookers with its strikingly delicate flowers; ground cover / perennial for shade, image 85

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — Belonging to the buttercup family; which is the origin of its name, image 156

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — the Hepatica nobilis offers a ground layer that is both aesthetically pleasing and low maintenance

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — the pennywort captivates onlookers with its strikingly delicate flowers; ground cover / perennial for shade

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — Belonging to the buttercup family; which is the origin of its name, image 119

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — or underplanting deciduous trees.<br><br>For the landscape client; belonging to the buttercup family, image 176

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — A low-maintenance groundcover, it adds a splash of color in woodland settings or shaded rock gardens; attracting, image 116

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — Thriving in partial to full shade, it demands well-draining soil rich in organic matter; it is best positioned in, image 152

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