Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Plant Height: | 12-18 inches |
Plant Spread: | 18 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Variegated |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Green Other: pink and green tinted cream flowers |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Winter |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Cut Flower |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit 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 |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP #16199 |
Awards and Recognitions: | Other: 2013 Great Plant Picks Award Winner |
MissMew | On March 30, 2022 | Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc) Didn't come back this year |
MissMew | On April 18, 2020 | Transplanted Moved from Back Path East to Front West... South west of lilac |
MissMew | On May 26, 2019 | Transplanted Moved from under Hornbeam to left of Little Quickfire near fench. |
MissMew | On July 21, 2016 | Obtained plant John's Garden |
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