| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 18-24 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 18-24 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Variegated Other: Green with silver variegation |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | White Other: Creamy-white, tinged violet-pink |
| Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant 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 |
| MissMew | On March 25, 2019 | Obtained plant Plant World |
« Add a new plant to the database
» Search the Hellebores Database: by characteristics or by cultivar name
« See the general plant entry for Hellebores (Helleborus)
