COMMON NAME
Stinking Hellebore
BOTANICAL NAME
Helleborus foetidus
ZONE
5 – 9
SIZE
18” ht.
GROWING CONDITIONS
Part Shade to Full Shade. Will wither if in too much sun.
FLOWER
Striking chartreuse bracts appear in November, and persist all winter causing the plant to appear in full bloom. Come March, each plant will be covered with mini tulip like flowers, very pale lime green, and will last until May.
FOLIAGE
This is a rare, evergreen perennial. Occasionally, the scent is perceptible, but not often. It has never offended any guests, so do not shy away because of the name.
NOTES
Deer resistant.