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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Leaves: Semi-evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Green
Other: greenish pink
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Spring
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
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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Common names
  • Hellebore
  • Lenten Rose

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Location: my garden, Gent, Belgium
Date: 2012-03-29
Location: my garden, Gent, Belgium
Young plant.
Location: my garden, Gent, Belgium
Date: 2009-03-15
Location: my garden, Gent, Belgium
Date: 2009-02-22
Location: my garden, Gent, Belgium
Date: 2012-03-26
Location: my garden, Gent, Belgium
Date: 2012-03-21
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