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Hellebore, Lenten Rose, Christmas Rose, Black Hellebore

Helleborusniger subsp. macranthus

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Family

Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Helleborus (hel-eh-BORE-us)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Smooth

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Pink

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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