Helleborus (Lenten Rose) is an easy spring blooming perennial for the shady woodland garden. Plants produce bushy clumps of thick, leathery evergreen leaves. Flower stalks appear in early spring, bearing showy cup-shaped blooms.
USDA Zones: 5-9
Sun Exposure
Partial Shade or
Full Shade
Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average or
Moist
Care Level
Easy
Flower Colour
White
Blooming Time
Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Attracts Butterflies
Border
Containers
Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Evergreen
Massed
Poisonous/Toxic
Woodland
Flower Head Size
Medium
Height
30-45 cm
12-18 inches
Spread
45-60 cm
18-23 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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