Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade Full Shade |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 12 inches |
Plant Spread: | 24 inches |
Leaves: | Semi-evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink Purple |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring |
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 |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
aspenhill | On April 1, 2022 | Obtained plant Black Creek Greenhouse - qty 3; GG |
aspenhill | On May 4, 2020 | Obtained plant Black Creek Greenhouse - qty 1 |
aspenhill | On May 17, 2014 | Obtained plant Green Spring Plant Sale (Pine Knot Farms) - qty 1 |
HamiltonSquare | On February 17, 2016 | Bloomed |
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