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Helleborus argutifolius

Also Known As

Helleborus lividus subsp. corsicus
Corsican Hellebore
Holly Leaved Hellebore

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Helleborus argutifolius plant details

Helleborus argutifolius is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring and winter green and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helleborus argutifolius

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: green and white blooms in spring and winter
Uses: border plant, container plant, easy-to-grow, mounding, self-sowing, serrated leaves, winter interest, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helleborus argutifolius

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
Soil needs: alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Helleborus argutifolius is the dramatic evergreen architectural Corsican hellebore that rewards one with exquisite cup-shaped, apple-green flowers in late winter and early spring. Use as a fantastic entrance-way focal point or plant it in view from a window where you can see the flowers lighting up even the darkest and rainiest of spring days. Prefers more sun than H. x hybridus and niger. In the wild found only on the islands of Sardinia and Corsica. Deer resistant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Glossy leaves beautifully veined in ivory and often red toothed make this taller (to 3') Corsican species a beauty whether or not its nodding yellow-green flowers persist through spring frosts. PSh-Sh/M/acid/z8 for flowers

By: Forestfarm

Fantastic foliage on this 'tough as nails', winter blooming perennial – Created a 3' mound of serrated, sculptural leaves – White flowers with a touch of green late winter well into spring – Most soils – Part shade – Even dry shade under greedy trees! Will create a small 'pod o' hellies by seeding around itself. You can't help but love this plant! One of my top FIVE!

By: Secret Garden Growers

This native of Corsica and Sardinia is one of the largest Hellebores, with big racemes of light green, cup-shaped flowers nodding well above gray-green foliage. The sturdy leaves of this bushy, sub-shrub-like plant have veins of ivory and small teeth that turn red with age. Try it as a foil for Omphalodes 'Cherry Ingram' and Pulmonarias.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

A clumping evergreen perennial. Slender stalks are topped with large, tough, sharply toothed, grey-green, glossy, dissected leaves. In late Winter branching stems are produced bearing many single, pale green, rose-like flowers which persist for several weeks . Provide with an alkaline, well drained soil. Plant the crown below the soil level.

By: Zephs

Light green flowers brave winter weather on gray-green foliage. 2' x 2' plants are very sun and drought tolerant.

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