Helleborus foetidus

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Helleborus foetidus

Bear's-Foot Hellebore

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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.

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

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

Water Saving Tip:

Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.