Hepatica — 3 species

Botanical species in the genus Hepatica recorded in the PlantPeers database.

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Hepatica acutiloba

Hepatica acutiloba

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Prefers a deep light soil with leafmold. Grows well on limey woodland soils in half shade, though it also succeeds in deep shade and in full sun. Plants resent root disturbance and should be placed in their permanent positions as soon as possible.

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Hepatica americana

Hepatica americana

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Prefers a deep light soil with leafmold. Grows well on limey woodland soils in half shade, though it also succeeds in deep shade and in full sun. Plants resent root disturbance and should be placed in their permanent positions as soon as possible.

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Hepatica nobilis

Hepatica nobilis

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Prefers a deep light alkaline soil with leafmould. Another report says that it grows best in a deep loam or clay soil. Grows well on limey woodland soils in half shade, though it also succeeds in deep shade and in full sun.

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