General Plant Information (Edit)
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
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

Common names
  • Hellebore

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