Helleborus argutifolius 'Janet Starnes'

Also Known As

Janet Starnes Corsican Hellebore

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'
W: 2'

planting zones

6a-9b

Helleborus argutifolius 'Janet Starnes' plant details

Helleborus argutifolius 'Janet Starnes' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green and white foliage. In spring and winter cream and green flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helleborus argutifolius 'Janet Starnes'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and white
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
Flowers: cream and green blooms in spring and winter
Uses: border plant, container plant, easy-to-grow, winter interest, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helleborus argutifolius 'Janet Starnes'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Named for the famed Willamette Valley nurserywoman by Phillip Curtis Farms, this selection’s leathery leaves, green and heavily speckled white, light up a shaded spot and bring texture to a sunny location. Evergreen and versatile, to 2 ft tall and wide. Spring flowers are creamy chartreuse, standing in clusters above the foliage in late winter, lasting a long time. Easy in sun or part shade and frost hardy in USDA zone 6.

By: Cistus Nursery

Garden photo gallery of Helleborus argutifolius 'Janet Starnes'

Photo of Helleborus argutifolius 'Janet Starnes' foliage by Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

Gardening facts about Helleborus argutifolius 'Janet Starnes' plant

How to Grow Helleborus argutifolius 'Janet Starnes'

Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich

Features

Foliage Color
- white
- green
Flower Color
- cream
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- winter
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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