Sharp-Lobed Hepatica
Hepatica acutiloba
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
4"–8" H × 4"–8" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May
Native to
NH
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Hepatica is a charming early spring wildflower that produces delicate white, pink, or blue flowers before the leaves emerge. This low-growing native perennial forms neat clumps and goes dormant in summer, making it ideal for shaded woodland gardens.
In an HOA neighborhood
Sharp-Lobed Hepatica takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Goes completely dormant in summer leaving bare spots
- Very brief bloom period
- Looks like wild woodland plant rather than cultivated garden flower
Wildlife value
Provides crucial early nectar for bees and beetles emerging in spring when few other flowers are available.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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