liverleaf

How to Grow and Care for liverleaf

liverleaf · Hepatica nobilis
Also known as: crystal wort; ivy flower; liver balsam; liver moss; common hepatica; commone liverleaf; golden trefoil; herb Trinity; kidney wort; mayflower; noble liverwort; squirrel cups

Grows well in humus-rich soils and thrives in heavier soils. Top dress annually in autumn with leaf mould. Resent root disturbance

Watering: Keep woodland soil evenly moist, rich and coolSunlight: Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing liverleaf

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep woodland soil evenly moist, rich and cool
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAlkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingLight balanced feed in spring only
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grows well in humus-rich soils and thrives in heavier soils. Top dress annually in autumn with leaf mould. Resent root disturbance

How to Water liverleaf?

Keep woodland soil evenly moist, rich and cool

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for liverleaf?

Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for liverleaf?

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What Soil Is Best for liverleaf?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for liverleaf?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize liverleaf?

Light balanced feed in spring only

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How to Prune liverleaf?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate liverleaf?

Propagate by seed sown in an open frame, as soon as ripe, or by division in spring. Transplants and divisions are slow to establish

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How to Transplant liverleaf?

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How to Care for liverleaf in Winter?

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How to Plant liverleaf?

Grows well in humus-rich soils and thrives in heavier soils. Top dress annually in autumn with leaf mould. Resent root disturbance

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How to Repot liverleaf?

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How to Harvest liverleaf?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

Slugs and snails may be a problem with young growth

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The Toxicity of liverleaf

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More General Info About liverleaf

Attributes of liverleaf

Plant typeAlpine Rockery · Herbaceous Perennial
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0-0.1 metre
FoliageSemi evergreen
HabitClump forming
OriginEurope, Asia

Scientific Classification

Species
Hepatica nobilis
Genus
Hepatica
Family
Ranunculaceae
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