About

A compact, annual or short-lived perennial from rocky, dry habitats in eastern Turkey and the Caucasus with small, elliptic, slightly hairy, grey-green leaves and small, pale pink to white, five-petalled flowers in spring. A delicate little-known species for a sunny, very well-drained alpine house.

About the genus

Hepatica are small, clump-forming perennials with 3 to 5-lobed, semi-evergreen leaves and anemone-like, blue, violet, pink or white flowers in early spring

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.

Care notes

CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.