Photo of Veratrum viride foliage by Keeping it Green Nursery

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Veratrum viride

Also Known As

  • Green False Hellebore
  • Indian Poke

Plant type

perennial, aquatic

size

  • H: 3'-8'
  • W: 24"

planting zones

  • 3b-8b

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Veratrum viride plant details

Veratrum viride is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic with green foliage. In spring and summer chartreuse flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - high water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Veratrum viride

Plant type: perennial aquatic
Plant family: melanthiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 3 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse blooms in spring and summer
Uses: native plant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Veratrum viride

USDA Zones: 3b - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - high
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Riveting pleated leaves and an intriguing greenish flower spike make this choice native often photographed. You'll see why when you grow it in your own garden and watch it unfold through various stages until it reaches 5 feet in height. It will be at home in moist soil in spring and dry in summer.Minimum temperature: 0 °F
Blooms: spring-summer, green flowers/ large ovate pleated foliage Zone 6-9. 3'-6', PNW, shade-sun, moist, well drained
We love seeing this False Hellebore when we are hiking up to Marmot Pass or Mt Townsend in the Olympics. Always growing in dappled light or partly sunny spts where there is ample moisture, the big wide pleated leaves are perfect with the drooping plume-like green flowers. Deer proof.

Gardening facts about Veratrum viride plant

How to Grow Veratrum viride

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - high
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • chartreuse
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy
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