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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

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  • Hellebore

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Location: February 2023 | Meadowlark Botanical Garden (VA)
Date: 2023-02-20
Location: Pacific Northwest
Date: 2011-03-30
Location: Pacific Northwest
Date: 2011-03-22
Location: Pacific Northwest
Date: 2011-03-13
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