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    Veratrum californicum

    Also Known As

    • California False Hellebore

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 5'-6'
    • W: 4'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Veratrum californicum plant details

    Veratrum californicum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Veratrum californicum

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: melanthiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 4 FT wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream blooms in spring
    Uses: big leaves, tropical-looking, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Veratrum californicum

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A most impressive and equally rare and sought-after native for the shade garden; for sun with ample moisture and cooler regions. Veratrum californicum can be encountered in all Western States, from the coast over to the Eastern Rockies. The bloom-stalks (panicles) with up 1000 flowers each are awe-inspiring, the large pleated leaves are highly decorative while you're waiting for the blooms. They normally bloom in the 7th to 8th year, these ones are 5 years old. Average to moist soils.

    By: Edelweiss Perennials

    Blooms: spring-summer, white flowers/ large ovate pleated foliage/ var. californicum Zone 6-9. 3'-6', PNW, shade-sun, moist, well drained

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    Lustrous pleated leaves on statuesque plants add a tropical look, thanks to this tough native.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Veratrum californicum plant

    How to Grow Veratrum californicum

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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