Helleborus argutifolius
Common Name: "Corsican hellebore"
Type: Evergreen perennial Family: Ranunculaceae Hardiness Zone: 6-9 Sunlight: Part shade to shade, sun tolerant Exposure: Sheltered Soil: Neutral to alkaline soil Moisture: Well-drained, moist, drought tolerant in shade Plant Height x Width: 3' x 3' Leaf: Three spiny-toothed green/grey leaflets Flower: Pendant, bowl-shaped, pale green flowers, terminal cymes Bloom Time: Late winter to spring Bloom Size: Large, 4-5cm wide Maintenance: Prune flowered stems to base immediately after bloom, wear gloves Landscape use: Group in part shady locations under trees, large shrubs or in woodland gardens. May also be incorporated into a naturalized area where the clumps will slowly spread through self-seeding. Mass for an attractive year round ground cover. Pest and Disease: No serious insect or disease problems. Crown rot and leaf spot are occasional problems. Watch for aphids and slugs Native Range: Corsica, Sardinia Planting Instructions: Provide shelter from strong, cold winds Propagation: By seed in pots in a cold frame when seed is ripe Deer and Rabbit Tolerance: Deer tolerant |