Sharp-Lobed Hepatica (Hepatica acutiloba) is in the buttercup family family (Ranunculaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 2,566 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
Nationally it blooms mainly from March to April, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Sharp-Lobed Hepatica: observations by month (U.S.)
About Sharp-Lobed Hepatica
Anemone hepatica (common hepatica, liverwort, kidneywort, pennywort) is a herbaceous perennial growing from a rhizome in the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae), native to woodland in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Sharp-Lobed Hepatica by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 612 | April | Apr–May |
| Illinois | 284 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Minnesota | 189 | April | Apr–May |
| New York | 173 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Ohio | 173 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Kentucky | 153 | March | Mar–Apr |
| Tennessee | 124 | March | Mar–Apr |
| Indiana | 121 | March | Mar–Apr |
| Wisconsin | 120 | April | Apr–May |
| North Carolina | 119 | March | Mar–Apr |
| Pennsylvania | 82 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Virginia | 76 | March | Mar–Apr |
| Iowa | 57 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Michigan | 52 | April | Apr–May |
| Georgia | 39 | March | Mar–Mar |
| Alabama | 36 | March | Feb–Mar |
| New Hampshire | 36 | April | Apr–May |
| South Carolina | 25 | March | Mar–Mar |
| Massachusetts | 23 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Missouri | 21 | March | Mar–Mar |
| West Virginia | 21 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Arkansas | 18 | March | Feb–Mar |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (buttercup family)
Lesser Celandine
Red Columbine
Western Columbine
Rue Anemone
Marsh Marigold
Wood Anemone
Blue Columbine
Tenpetal Anemone
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Sharp-Lobed Hepatica?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from March to April.
Where is Sharp-Lobed Hepatica most often seen?
The most observations come from Vermont, Illinois, Minnesota.