Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ranunculaceae

Genus:

Hepatica

Species:

Hepatica asiatica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar,apr

Bloom Colors:

white, pink, blue, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, early spring pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require cold stratification for 2-3 months; germination occurs in spring after temperatures rise.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash