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) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 18 to 24 inches |
Plant Spread: | 6 to 12 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Other: Ivory with pink to maroon accents |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Late spring or early summer |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Groundcover Cut Flower |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit 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 |
MissMew | On May 21, 2018 | Obtained plant I bought Vandermeer |
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