| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 8 to 12 inches (20-30cm) |
| Plant Spread: | 12 to 18 inches (30-46cm) |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Semi-evergreen Other: Evergreen in warm climes, deciduous at colder extremes of hardiness. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Pink White |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Winter |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Deer 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 Can handle transplanting 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 |
| MrsBinWY | On June 18, 2023 | Transplanted On 6-18-2023, planted 1 between Joyce's peony and 'Ruby Port' columbine |
| MrsBinWY | On October 9, 2022 | Seeds germinated 2 seedlings showing on 10-9-2022. |
| MrsBinWY | On March 20, 2022 | Seeds sown On March 20, 2022, sowed 20 seeds (all) from Maggie in a milk jug. Give 3 months warm, then cold, then warm again. Fridged on 6-20-2022. Unfridged 9-22-2022 and put under light in cool basement. |
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