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    Helleborus odorus

    Also Known As

    • Fragrant Hellebore

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Helleborus odorus plant details

    Helleborus odorus is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring and winter green and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with dappled shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Helleborus odorus

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: ranunculaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: green and yellow blooms in spring and winter
    Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fragrant, rock garden, winter interest, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Helleborus odorus

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: dappled shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit
    Soil needs: clay, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This fragrant, showy, and easy-going green-flowered species has bright yellow-green to rich dark green, 1-2" flowers on 1-2' stalks, Dec to spring. PSh

    By: Forestfarm

    Native to southeastern Europe, odorus is similar to cyclophyllus, and it is difficult to separate the two, but odorus usually has fused follicles and a stronger Elder scent to the flowers. ZONE 4

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Helleborus odorus plant

    How to Grow Helleborus odorus

    • Sun Exposure

      • dappled shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow
      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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