Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | to 24 inches |
Plant Spread: | to 24 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Mauve Other: Raspberry-mauve |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Winter |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Cut Flower |
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 |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
aspenhill | On January 17, 2018 | Obtained plant Burpee - qty 3; X-SA |
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