Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) is a perennial herb in the Ranunculaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or dappled_shade or full shade light in USDA hardiness zones 3-8. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

A small perennial herbaceous plant with bright blue, lavender, pink, or white flowers, and three-lobed evergreen leaves.

Liverleaf

Liverleaf

Hepatica Nobilis

A small perennial herbaceous plant with bright blue, lavender, pink, or white flowers, and three-lobed evergreen leaves.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Partial Shade, dappled_shade, Full Shade
Hardiness Zones
3-8

Safety

⚠️
Not Pet Safe
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Not Child Safe
☠️
Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, silty, humus-rich
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, specimen, early spring interest

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Liverleaf

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

Humidity Trick

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Growth Hack

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Taxonomy

Family:Ranunculaceae
Genus:Hepatica