Overview
Hepatica henryi is a clump-forming perennial alpine rockery in the genus Hepatica, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with semi-evergreen foliage. Hepatica henryi grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include woodland gardens and underplanting.
About
Hepatica henryi, also known as Chinese liverleaf or Henry's liverleaf, is a clump-forming perennial from the genus Hepatica, which belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. This alpine rockery and herbaceous perennial features semi-evergreen foliage with 3 to 5-lobed leaves. It thrives in partial shade, particularly in north-facing, sheltered locations with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Flowering in spring, it produces delicate blooms reminiscent of anemones, making it suitable for woodland gardens and underplanting. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and can be propagated by division or seed.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Hepatica
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Hepatica henryi size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery, Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump-forming perennial
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Woodland gardens, underplanting
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hepatica henryi
- Propagation
- Division, seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-resistant
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-resistant
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hepatica henryi?
Hepatica henryi prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hepatica henryi need?
Hepatica henryi grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hepatica henryi hardy in the UK?
Hepatica henryi has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Hepatica henryi?
Division, seed.
More in the Hepatica genus
- Hepatica americanaAmerican liverwort
- Hepatica insularis
- Hepatica maximagiant liverleaf
- Hepatica nobilis 'Arindy'
- Hepatica nobilis 'Landquart Marble'
- Hepatica nobilis 'Lilac Picotee'
- Hepatica nobilis 'Lotus'
- Hepatica nobilis 'Picos Purple'liverleaf 'Picos Purple'