Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy Other: Flowers are upward facing. |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | 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 |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Pollinators: | Flies Bees |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
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