Hepatica acutiloba

Hepatica acutiloba
Native to the eastern U.S.  A clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial producing adorable, bowl-shaped flowers, 1 inch across with pointed, three-lobed leaves very early in spring. Usually white, the blossoms may also be pale pink or pale lavender-purple. The flowers are rich in nectar and an important early source for many pollinators. The blossoms close on cloudy days and at night. The leaves provide fall color, turning russet red and deep purple. 6-8"x 5-6", Z3-8.

Photo: Prairie Moon Nursery