| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 18-26 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Green Other: purple, near-black, white, green, pink and even yellow or one of several shades of red. Generally speaking, red tones will predominate |
| Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Winter |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| 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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