Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
Plant Height: | 12 to 18 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 to 18 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
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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