New England Wild Flower Society

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Anemone acutiloba

sharp-lobed hepatica (Hepatica acutiloba)

Hepaticas are fabulous, low-growing wildflowers which signal the beginning of spring. This species' flowers emerge a bit earlier than others, with greatly variable blooms that emerge white, pink, blue or purple. Leaves are sharply lobed and display varying degrees of mottling.

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Height: 3-6 in
Spread: 6-8 in
Hardiness Zone: 3-8


Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Part Shade
• Shade
Soil Moisture
• Wet
• Average
Ecoregion
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
Ornamental Interest
• Spring Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
• Attracts Bees
Tolerance
• Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Additional Attributes
• Spring Ephemeral
Landscape Use
• Specimen


North American Distribution


Photo by Dan Jaffe (c) Native Plant Trust
Photo by Dan Jaffe (c) Native Plant Trust
Photo by Jessica Gerke (c) Native Plant Trust
Photo by Jessica Gerke (c) Native Plant Trust
Photo by Dan Jaffe (c) Native Plant Trust
Photo by Dan Jaffe (c) Native Plant Trust