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sharp-lobed liverleaf

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H. acutiloba is a low, clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial to 15cm tall. The rounded or kidney-shaped, occasionally marbled leaves up to 8cm long have deeply-cut, sharply pointed lobes and turn shades of russet red and deep purple in autumn. Bowl-shaped flowers are held erect on hairy stems and appear before or during the emergence of new foliage in the spring. Each flower is up to 2.5cm across and usually white but may be shaded pale pink or pale lavender-purple

Scientific classification

Species: sharp-lobed liverleaf (Hepatica acutiloba)
Genus: Hepatica
Family: Ranunculaceae

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Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Semi evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Autumn · Winter · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Partial shade
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sharp-lobed liverleaf pictures

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Distribution of sharp-lobed liverleaf

Distribution map

North America

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of sharp-lobed liverleaf

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sharp-lobed liverleaf care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

None required

Propagation

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

Growing

Grows well in humus-rich soils and thrives in heavier soils; best in part-shade. Top dress annually in autumn with leaf mould. Resents root disturbance

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