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hepatica acutiloba

Family: Ranunculaceae

Above: hepatica blooming, Below: hepatica foliage in May Use: forests, shady gardens
hepatica acutiloba

Plant: semi evegreen to 4"

Origin: eastern US forests

Zone
: 4 - 8

Flowers
: small white, pinkish, or bluish anemone-like flowers bloom before leaves emergge

Foliage: mottled, tri-lobed leaves from an attractive mound from spring to winter

Culture
: part to full shade in well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established.



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