Helleborus foetidus

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Hellebore, Bear's-Foot

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

Description

This perennial will grow 1-1.5' tall and has bright green leaves with light green flowers. It does well in full shade to part sun and needs moist to wet soil. Crushed leaves malodorous.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Blue, Green, Purple

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half, Shade

 

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Moist

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Woodland

 

Accenting Features

n/a

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring

 

Location Uses

n/a

 

Special Uses

Cut Flowers

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.