Sharp-lobed Hepatica is one of the earliest woodland wildflowers to bloom in spring. Its lovely violet-white flowers are a food source for early spring pollinators. Distinctive lobed leaves turn a glossy crimson in autumn and often persist through the winter.
Conditions: Part shade to full shade; average soil
Size: <6" tall
Zone: 3 - 8
Wildlife Value: Small bees and flies feed on pollen
Photos: Ethan Kauffman, Laura Cruz