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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.

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

  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • green
  • Foliage Color

    • white
    • green
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • spring
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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