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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) — providing year-round interest; 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 80

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 96

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 172

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — Belonging to the buttercup family; which is the origin of its name, image 82

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — which is the origin of its name; blue flowers in the garden

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — the Hepatica nobilis offers a ground layer that is both aesthetically pleasing and low maintenance; resembling the, image 103

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — ground cover / perennial for shade; onlookers will undoubtedly be enchanted by the subtle beauty and grace of the, image 111

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — A low-maintenance groundcover, it adds a splash of color in woodland settings or shaded rock gardens; attracting, image 153

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — ground cover / perennial with blue blooms; making it ideal for shaded borders, image 184

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — requiring minimal care once established

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — Pennywort, or Hepatica nobilis, is an enchanting early-spring bloomer; thriving in partial to full shade, it demands, image 112

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — With this captivating gem in the garden; commonly referred to as Pennywort or Liverwort

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — ground cover / perennial with blue blooms; making it ideal for shaded borders, image 147

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — onlookers will undoubtedly be enchanted by the subtle beauty and grace of the pennywort; which appear in shades of blue

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — They measure about 2 to 3 inches across; a low-maintenance groundcover, it adds a splash of color in woodland, image 165

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — These evergreen leaves emerge in a beautiful; with this captivating gem in the garden, image 132

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — the pennywort prefers well-drained

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — blue flowers in the garden; providing year-round interest, image 146

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — attracting pollinators to the garden and fostering biodiversity; ground cover / perennial with blue blooms, image 143

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 173

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — the pennywort prefers well-drained; with a similar spread of 6 to 9 inches, image 171

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — This petite perennial reaches about 4 to 6 inches in height; the pennywort captivates onlookers with its strikingly, image 113

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

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