Round-Lobed Hepatica

(Hepatica americana)

Other Information

Physical Characteristics

Type: Herbaceous Perennial

Height: 0.5 - 1 ft

Spread: 0.5 - 1 ft

Flower Color: Purple / White / Pink

Flower Time: Early spring (Mar - Apr)

Fruit Type: Achene

Fruit Color: Green / Brown

Autumn Color: Semi-Evergreen / Burgundy

Sun Conditions: Part Shade / Full Shade

Shade Tolerance: High

Moisture Preference: Medium

Deer Resistance*: Medium / High

Dog Safe**: Insufficient Info

Conservation Status (MD): S4 - Apparently Secure

Other Names: Hepatica nobilis var. obtusa, Liverleaf

*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors

**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals

Wildlife Benefits:

Round-Lobed Hepatica flowers provide an early source of pollen. Chipmunks can eat the seeds.

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