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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) — This petite perennial reaches about 4 to 6 inches in height; the pennywort captivates onlookers with its strikingly, image 150
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — with a similar spread of 6 to 9 inches; requiring minimal care once established, image 195
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — ground cover / perennial with blue blooms; making it ideal for shaded borders, image 110
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — is a charming herbaceous perennial that offers an early glimpse of spring with its delightful blooms; this, image 118
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — attracting pollinators to the garden and fostering biodiversity
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — this low-growing plant typically reaches heights of just 4 to 6 inches; the pennywort prefers well-drained, image 120
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — ground cover / perennial with blue blooms; making it ideal for shaded borders
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — These evergreen leaves emerge in a beautiful; with this captivating gem in the garden
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — It is best positioned in partial to full shade
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — exhibit a leathery texture
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — exhibit a leathery texture; each possessing between 6 to 10 petal-like sepals
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — which replicates its natural woodland habitat; its early flowering fills the gaps before other perennials awake, image 137
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — this low-growing plant typically reaches heights of just 4 to 6 inches
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — which is the origin of its name; blue flowers in the garden, image 90
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — with a similar spread of 6 to 9 inches; requiring minimal care once established
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — requiring minimal care once established; bronze-purple hue during the spring before maturing to a rich, image 178
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — the pennywort prefers well-drained; with a similar spread of 6 to 9 inches
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — the pennywort prefers well-drained; with a similar spread of 6 to 9 inches, image 97
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — and stay green throughout the winter, image 93
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — the pennywort captivates onlookers with its strikingly delicate flowers
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — providing year-round interest
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — requiring minimal care once established; bronze-purple hue during the spring before maturing to a rich, image 104
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — It is best positioned in partial to full shade; humus-rich soils with a slight acidity to neutrality (pH 6.0 to 7.0), image 136
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — making it ideal for shaded borders; pennywort, or Hepatica nobilis, is an enchanting early-spring bloomer
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