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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) — resembling the lobes of a liver; or underplanting deciduous trees.<br><br>For the landscape client, image 163

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

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — With this captivating gem in the garden; commonly referred to as Pennywort or Liverwort, image 181

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

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — and stay green throughout the winter, image 167

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — bronze-purple hue during the spring before maturing to a rich green.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — requiring minimal care once established; bronze-purple hue during the spring before maturing to a rich, image 141

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — blue flowers in the garden

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — with a similar spread of 6 to 9 inches; requiring minimal care once established, image 84

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — each adorned by three lobed; exhibit a leathery texture, image 151

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — With this captivating gem in the garden; commonly referred to as Pennywort or Liverwort, image 107

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — each adorned by three lobed

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — with a similar spread of 6 to 9 inches

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — A low-maintenance groundcover, it adds a splash of color in woodland settings or shaded rock gardens; attracting, image 79

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — each possessing between 6 to 10 petal-like sepals; is a charming herbaceous perennial that offers an early glimpse, image 86

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — They measure about 2 to 3 inches across; a low-maintenance groundcover, it adds a splash of color in woodland, image 91

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — commonly referred to as Pennywort or Liverwort

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — is a charming herbaceous perennial that offers an early glimpse of spring with its delightful blooms; this, image 81

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — Pennywort, or Hepatica nobilis, is an enchanting early-spring bloomer; thriving in partial to full shade, it demands, image 186

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — each possessing between 6 to 10 petal-like sepals; is a charming herbaceous perennial that offers an early glimpse, image 123

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — which appear in shades of blue; or white.<br><br>The leaves of Hepatica nobilis are uniquely shaped, image 87

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — These evergreen leaves emerge in a beautiful; with this captivating gem in the garden, image 169

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — blue flowers in the garden; providing year-round interest, image 109

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 99

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