| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
| Plant Height: | 18-22 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 24 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Other: Black |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Winter |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| 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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