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.
