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Anemone americana

blunt-lobed hepatica (Hepatica americana)

This spring ephemeral hugs the ground, producing delicate lavender-to-white flowers. It thrives best of all in organically-rich, moist soils and a bit of shade.

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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
• Average
Ecoregion
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
Ornamental Interest
• Spring Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Bees
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
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 Dan Jaffe (c) Native Plant Trust
Photo by Dan Jaffe (c) Native Plant Trust
Photo by Adelaide Pratt (c) Native Plant Trust
Photo by Adelaide Pratt (c) Native Plant Trust