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Hepatica
Hepatica americana
The genus Hepatica is a member of the Buttercup family, the Ranunculacae, its nearest relative is Anemone to which genus it once belonged. The first named species Anemone hepatica is now known as Hepatica nobilis. There are possibly 12 or more species of Hepatica distributed throughout the northern temperate zone, across most of Europe, Asia, North America and Canada but sadly not in Great Britain. Hepaticas are small clump forming, almost evergreen perennials, and are among the most beautiful flowers of early spring, appearing during the first mild spells of the new year. On bright sunny days, the many single flowers open wide to display their simple beauty and unobtrusive charm. Blue is the usual colour, but pink and white flowers are not uncommon. The colour and form of the stamens and stigma can be very variable, ranging from white, cream and pink to blue, red and even green.
The hairy new leaves unfurl just after flowering in March or April. They are three to five lobed, more usually three, mainly green, but some leaves have very beautiful variegations or marbling on the upper surface.
Hepaticas can be found growing in the wild on both acid and alkaline soils. They usually grow in the leaf-litter, which tends to be neutral or slightly acid. What is important is that they have excellent drainage without drying out completely, plenty of humus and a good source of nutrients. This is often the case in limestone areas where hepaticas are frequently found, but it is misleading to say that hepaticas actually need lime.
Hepaticas are superb plants for a shady position in the rock garden. Some of the more vigorous forms of H. transsilvanica also make excellent ground cover plants for a shady border. Little aftercare is needed in the garden, but any remaining old leaves should be removed just before flowering. Hepaticas respond well to a top-dressing of leaf-mould in autumn and an annual feed of fish, blood and bone in late winter.
Common Name: Round-lobed liverleaf
Zone: 3 to 8
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Ranunculaceae
Missouri Native: Yes
Native Range: Southeastern Canada to southeastern United States
Height: 0.5 to 0.75 feet
Spread: 0.5 to 0.75 feet
Bloom Time: March and April
Bloom Color: Blue to lavender or white
Sun: Part shade (only)
Water: Medium moisture
Maintenance: Low
Hepatica... The trees are between 12" and 24" tall when shipped... And shipped Bare Root...
Shipping and planting times are winter and spring months. Please choose from following months: November thru April. But we will make exceptions with limited warranties due to heat during shipping.
And, any tree shipped during normal green and growth months ... which is May through October is going to arrive with brown, burned leaves. They will recover and go green again, but they are going to look dead on arrival.
PRICING AS FOLLOWS:
2 Hepatica = $12.95
10 Hepatica = $33.95
25 Hepatica = $49.95
50 Hepatica = $89.95
100 Hepatica = $178.00
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