Handle with care
Every part is poisonous, and the sap irritates skin badly enough to blister. Wear gloves to cut or divide it.
Bloom Season
Jan - Apr
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Sun Requirements
◐ Part Sun4-6 hours
◑ Part Shade2-4 hours
● Full ShadeUnder 2 hours
Water Needs
Moderate
Regular watering
Size & Zones
12-18" tall
USDA Zones 3-10
Bloom Colors
Purple
Pink
White
Lavender
Green
Traits
△ Deer Resistant✦ Low Maintenance❄ Winter Interest✂ Cut Flower
Soil
Clay
Where to buy
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Popular Hellebore Varieties
Penny's Pink
Outward-facing rose-pink blooms with veined petals, held above marbled foliage.
Ivory Prince
Outward-facing ivory blooms blushed with pink and chartreuse.
Onyx Odyssey
Fully double black-purple blooms that look almost theatrical.
Anna's Red
Wine-red outward-facing blooms above silver-marbled foliage.
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