General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Plant Height: 8-12 inches
Plant Spread: 12-24 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Purple
White
Yellow
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
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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Common names
  • Hellebore
  • Lenten Rose

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Date: 2017-04-05

Photo courtesy of Singing Tree Gardens Nursery
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Location: Telly's Greenhouse, Troy, MI
Date: 2009-03-01
Location: Telly's Greenhouse, Troy, MI
Date: 2009-03-01
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