Plants in genus hepatica
Hepatica nobilis
Hepatica nobilis is a charming perennial native to the Eurasian region, particularly the Spanish Pyrenees. It is known for its three-lobed, mottled green leaves with dark purple undersides and small, button-sized flowers that range in color from white to light bluish-purple. This plant blooms in early spring, adding a splash of color to shaded garden areas. Hepatica nobilis is well-suited for cottage gardens and shade perennials, thriving in light shade and well-drained soils. Its foliage often features a silver mottling, adding visual interest even when the plant is not in bloom. This perennial is a favorite among gardeners for its delicate beauty and ability to attract insects. Its adaptability to various garden conditions and its early spring blooms make it a valuable addition to any garden looking to extend the flowering season.
Hepatica americana
Hepatica americana is a charming herbaceous plant native to eastern North America. It features shamrock-shaped evergreen leaves with purple markings and blooms from late February with white to blue, occasionally pink flowers. This plant prefers well-drained, acidic soils and is often found in woodland settings.
Hepatica acutiloba
Hepatica acutiloba is a herbaceous perennial native to central eastern North America, often found in deciduous woods. It features greenish-white, white, purple, or pinkish flowers and mottled leaves that turn red in fall. This plant is deer-resistant and prefers consistently wet, rich soils.
Hepatica nobilis 'European Pink'
Hepatica nobilis 'European Pink' is a small evergreen plant with three-lobed leaves that turn purple in cold weather. It produces pink flowers on 6-inch tall spikes in mid-spring. This plant is ideal for shaded areas and adds a delicate touch to woodland gardens.
Hepatica henryi
Hepatica henryi is one of the rarest liverleaf species, known for its difficulty to grow. It features green foliage and produces white to blue flowers in early spring. This plant is native to China and thrives in light shade to shade conditions.
Hepatica acutiloba 'Monroe Shocks'
Hepatica acutiloba 'Monroe Shocks', collected in Alabama, is an evergreen plant with trilobed, olive green leaves and silver blotches. It forms a small mound and blooms with six-petaled white flowers in early March, thriving in summer heat and humidity.
Hepatica maxima
Hepatica maxima is a plant endemic to Ullung Island, east of Korea, thriving in dense shade under tree-size camellias. It features glossy olive-green leaves with purple undersides and silver-white hair on emerging clumps. In spring, it produces small lavender-pink flowers, adding a delicate touch to shaded garden areas.
Hepatica nobilis 'Lithuanian Blue'
Hepatica nobilis 'Lithuanian Blue' is an evergreen perennial with three-lobed foliage and dark blue flowers that bloom in mid-spring. It originates from wild-collected seed in Lithuania.
Hepatica asiatica
Hepatica asiatica is a rare Korean endemic plant with striking foliage featuring dark purple blotches over olive-green leaves. It produces early spring flowers ranging from pink to near white and thrives in woodland garden settings.