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Hepatica nobilis

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Hepatica
Family: Ranunculaceae
Common Names: crystal wort, ivy flower, liver balsam, liver moss, common hepatica, commone liverleaf, golden trefoil, herb Trinity, kidney wort [3], mayflower, noble liverwort, squirrel cups

About this plant

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

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

Pruning

No pruning 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

Pests

Slugs and snails may be a problem with young growth

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverWall Side BordersPatio Container

Planting Places

Submerged AquaticOutdoorBog GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years