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Helleborus x nigercors 'Green Heron'

Also Known As

  • Green Heron Lenton Rose

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 10"-18"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

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Helleborus x nigercors 'Green Heron' plant details

Helleborus x nigercors 'Green Heron' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and winter green and white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helleborus x nigercors 'Green Heron'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 10 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: green and white blooms in spring and winter
Uses: border plant, container plant, easy-to-grow, winter interest, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helleborus x nigercors 'Green Heron'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Flowers are green, tinted white.

Gardening facts about Helleborus x nigercors 'Green Heron' plant

How to Grow Helleborus x nigercors 'Green Heron'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

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Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 15"-18"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 12"-18"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 24"-32"

Width: 24"-40"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 32"

Width: 40"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 18"-24"

Width: 24"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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