Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | to 24 inches |
Plant Spread: | to 24 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Mauve Other: Raspberry-mauve |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Winter |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Cut Flower |
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 |
Let's take a trip this week to Oregon and visit the lovely gardens created by Lynn Smith and her husband, Cliff. It's always fun to step out of our own climate to see what grows well in another, and sometimes it's even more fun to see what our climates have in common. You are going to love what you see!
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aspenhill | On January 17, 2018 | Obtained plant Burpee - qty 3; X-SA |
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