Liverleaf
These diminutive wildflowers are charming, shaped like an open bowl in white, lavender, purple, or pink. They get their name from the evergreen three-part leaves, with a shape reminiscent of the human liver, pointed or rounded on their ends and often with a deep purple cast. In the wild the plants grow in deep leaf litter in deciduous woodlands. Liverleaf is excellent in shady rock gardens or woodlands where the soil is humus-rich.
- Light:
- Part Sun,Shade
- Zones:
- 3-9
- Plant Type:
- Perennial
- Plant Height:
- To 6 inches tall
- Plant Width:
- To 1 foot wide
- Landscape Uses:
- Containers,Beds & Borders
- Special Features:
- Flowers,Attractive Foliage
Violet
Any among the myriad violets make suitable companions for liverleaf and enjoy the same conditions.
TrilliumAnother spring ephemeral, trillium enjoys similar growing locations as liverleaf. It adds a change of height to the planting.
PrimrosePrimroses of many kinds are well suited to planting with liverleaf in woodland settings. They add a touch of color and a contrast in foliage.
Dog's-tooth violetOften seen growing along with hepaticas in the wild, dog's-tooth violets are natural companions in the garden as well.
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