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    • Photo of Veratrum californicum v. caudatum flower by Far Reaches Farm

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    Veratrum californicum v. caudatum

    Also Known As

    • California False Hellebore
    • Cascade False Hellebore

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 1'-4'

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Veratrum californicum v. caudatum plant details

    Veratrum californicum v. caudatum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Veratrum californicum v. caudatum

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: melanthiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Veratrum californicum v. caudatum

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Our native False Hellebore which we see in the Cascades. Fabulous foliage plant with big rounded pleated leaves. When old enough, this shoots a flower stalk up to 6' with lots of small whitish starry flowers. Best in light shade or no afternoon sun. Loves a rich moist soil and deer proof.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Veratrum californicum v. caudatum plant

    How to Grow Veratrum californicum v. caudatum

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Veratrum californicum

    aka California False Hellebore

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 5'-6'

    Width: 4'

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Veratrum californicum foliage, form by Florian Boyd
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    Veratrum formosanum ex BSWJ 1575

    aka Veratrum formosanum [BSWJ 1575]

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 15"-16"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Veratrum formosanum ex BSWJ 1575 flower by Far Reaches Farm
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    Veratrum oxysepalum

    aka Veratrum album var. oxysepalum, White False Hellebore

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-8b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • mostly sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Veratrum oxysepalum flower, foliage, form by Σ64
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    Veratrum viride

    aka Green False Hellebore, Indian Poke

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Aquatic

    Zones

    3b-8b

    Size

    Height: 3'-8'

    Width: 24"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - high
    Photo of Veratrum viride foliage by Keeping it Green Nursery
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    Veratrum maackii var. japonicum

    aka Japanese Corn Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-5'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Veratrum maackii var. japonicum foliage, form by Dalgial
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