Helleborus foetidus
Bear's-Foot Hellebore
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.
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
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.