| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 12 to 24 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 to 24 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Other: Deep maroon to wine red with gold center and ivory stamens. |
| Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Late spring or early summer |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Cut Flower |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Tolerates dry shade |
| 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 Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| DeweyRooter | On March 22, 2024 | Obtained plant From New Garden Plants |
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