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Hepatica nobilis (Liverleaf)
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0.1m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Hepatica nobilis
Other names
Liverleaf, Crystal wort , Ivy flower , Liver balsam, Liver moss , Common liverleaf , Golden trefoil , Herb Trinity , Mayflower, Kidney wort, Noble liverwort, Squirrel cups, Hepatica triloba , Anemone hepatica
Genus
Hepatica Hepatica
Species
H. nobilis - H. nobilis is a small, slow-growing, mat-forming, semi-evergreen herbaceous perennial. It has small dark green leaves and in spring, is covered with purple salver-shaped flowers with conspicuous white stamens.
Hepatica nobilis is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Mat Forming, Spreading
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Purple in Spring
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease free
General care
Propagation
Divide in spring. Slow to establish after division.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Hepatica nobilis (Liverleaf) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Edging, Garden edging, Low Maintenance, Underplanting
Cultivation
Grow in rich, moist but well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in part shade. Does not respond well to transplanting. Top dress with leaf mould in autumn or in late spring after flowering.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Hepatica nobilis
Other names
Liverleaf, Crystal wort , Ivy flower , Liver balsam, Liver moss , Common liverleaf , Golden trefoil , Herb Trinity , Mayflower, Kidney wort, Noble liverwort, Squirrel cups, Hepatica triloba , Anemone hepatica
Genus
Hepatica Hepatica
Species
H. nobilis - H. nobilis is a small, slow-growing, mat-forming, semi-evergreen herbaceous perennial. It has small dark green leaves and in spring, is covered with purple salver-shaped flowers with conspicuous white stamens.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Mat Forming, Spreading
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Purple in Spring
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease free
General care
Propagation
Divide in spring. Slow to establish after division.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Hepatica nobilis (Liverleaf) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Edging, Garden edging, Low Maintenance, Underplanting
Cultivation
Grow in rich, moist but well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in part shade. Does not respond well to transplanting. Top dress with leaf mould in autumn or in late spring after flowering.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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