sharp-lobed hepatica
Namesharp-lobed hepatica
Species NameHepatica acutiloba
Common NameSharp-lobed Hepatica
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)3
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresslender stems, hairy stems
Foliage Typelobed leaves
Height (cm)10
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesEarly spring bloomer, delicate light purple/pink petals, prominent yellow stamens, native woodland plant.
Description
This specimen features several delicate light purple to pink flowers with bright yellow centers, emerging from the forest floor. The slender, hairy stems support the blooms, indicating an early spring flowering plant. It is not a bonsai, but a wild perennial.
