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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 12 inches
Plant Spread: 18 inches
Leaves: Semi-evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Uses: Provides winter interest
Groundcover
Cut Flower
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Toxicity: Leaves are poisonous
Roots are poisonous
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

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Date: 2011-01-19
Photo courtesy Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.  www.terranovanurseries
Location: Western Washington
Date: 2014-11-15

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