liverleaf
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
H. nobilis is a slow-growing herbaceous perennial to 10cm, with kidney-shaped, three-lobed leaves, often with silvery marbling above, and solitary violet or purple flowers with conspicuous white stamens
Scientific classification
- Species
- liverleaf (Hepatica nobilis)
- Genus
- Hepatica
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
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- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of liverleaf
Distribution map
Europe, Asia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of liverleaf
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liverleaf care guide
- Keep woodland soil evenly moist, rich and cool
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep woodland soil evenly moist, rich and cool
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight balanced feed in spring only
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in an open frame, as soon as ripe, or by division in spring. Transplants and divisions are slow to establish
Growing
GrowingGrows 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Slugs and snails may be a problem with young growth
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