| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 12 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 - 15 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red Other: Deep red, which becomes darker as it ages |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Cut Flower |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| 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 |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP 28,296 |
| dnrevel | On February 11, 2023 | Plant emerged Flower buds emerging |
| dnrevel | On April 15, 2021 | Transplanted Planted in the shade of a Magnolia in the new southeast front garden. |
| MuseLea | On February 10, 2023 | Bloomed |
| MuseLea | On February 26, 2022 | Obtained plant |
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