Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Plant Height: | 12 inches (30 cm) |
Plant Spread: | 12 to 24 inches (30-60 cm) |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: leathery texture |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Green Pink Other: pale green to pinkish green |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Winter |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Cut Flower Will Naturalize |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Toxicity: | Other: All parts of the plant can be highly toxic if ingested and can cause eye and skin irritation |
Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds: Cold stratification may not be necessary but is usually recommended Other info: Hellebore seed may take 6-18 months (or more) to germinate |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
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