Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled 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 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Plant Height: | 12 - 15 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 - 15 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White Other: Creamy white |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Other Beneficial Insects |
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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