Thursday, April 11, 2013

Hepatica, Featured Plant of The Day

Hepatica acutiloba
    Hepatica

Type    Perennial
Hardy range    3B to 9A
Height    6" to 10" / 15cm to 25cm
Spread    4" to 6" / 10cm to 15cm
Growth rate    Slow
Form    Rounded
Exposure    Full shade to partial sun
Persistence    Semi-evergreen

Bloom Color    Lavender
Bloom Time    Spring

Environment
This plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy.
The pH preference is an acidic to neutral (less than 6.8 to 7.2) soil.

Leaf Color    Green and variegated
This plant has attractive foliage.

Culture Notes
Easiest means of propagation is division in the spring.  Seed can be collected in the summer.  Prefers a rich humus soil.  Perfect in the woodland setting.

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