| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
| Plant Height: | 12-18 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Other: color is extremely variable, ranging from creamy white to pink to light rose-purple, frequently with beautiful interior spotting |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Winter |
| 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 |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Awards and Recognitions: | Other: 2002 Great Plant Picks Award Winner |
| jerseyridgearts | On April 11, 2015 | Bloomed |
| Meredith79 | On March 24, 2016 | Obtained plant |
| dnrevel | On April 13, 2024 | Transplanted Planted two hybrid darker colored hellebores in front yard peach tree garden. Took out several large daisies. |
| dnrevel | On March 13, 2024 | Potted up Hellebores were very pot-bound. Up-potted. |
| dnrevel | On March 6, 2024 | Obtained plant Purchased three hybrid hellebores from Trader Joes. |
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