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    Helleborus viridis

    Also Known As

    • Green Hellebore

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-16"
    • W: 18"-24"

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Helleborus viridis plant details

    Helleborus viridis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring green flowers emerge. Grows well with dappled shade - shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Helleborus viridis

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: ranunculaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 16 IN - tall
    Flowers: green blooms in spring
    Uses: border plant, container plant, easy-to-grow, winter interest, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Helleborus viridis

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: dappled shade - shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit
    Soil needs: clay, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A rather diminutive slow growing species that prefers an alkaline humus rich soil and considerable shade, the demure deep green flowers posses a quiet charm all their own. ZONE 4

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Helleborus viridis plant

    How to Grow Helleborus viridis

    • Sun Exposure

      • dappled shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Helleborus x hybridus

    aka Helleborus hybridus, Helleborus x hybridus [Selected Mixed Colors], Hellebore, Lenten Rose, Mixed Colors Hybrid Hellebore, Mixed Colors Lenten Rose

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 15"-18"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Helleborus x hybridus flower by Wildfeuer
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    Helleborus x hybridus black slate-flowered

    aka Helleborus 'Black Slate', Hellebore

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Helleborus x hybridus black slate-flowered by plant lust
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    Helleborus foetidus

    aka Bear's Foot, Stinking Hellebore, Stinkwort

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 24"-32"

    Width: 24"-40"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Helleborus foetidus flower by Far Out Flora
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    Helleborus foetidus Wester Flisk Group

    aka Helleborus foetidus 'Wester Flisk', Bear's Foot Hellebore, Stinking Hellebore

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 32"

    Width: 40"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Helleborus foetidus Wester Flisk Group by Secret Garden Growers
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    Helleborus x hybridus apricot-flowered

    aka Helleborus hybridus 'Apricot', Hellebore

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 24"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Helleborus x hybridus apricot-flowered buds by Cistus Nursery
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