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Helleborus lividus corsicus

Corsican Hellebore

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

Description

This perennial will grow to about 1.5' high x 3' wide and has dark green leaves with a purple underside. Clusters of pale greenish pink/purple flowers bloom from winter to spring.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Green, White

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Fall

Leaf Color

Blue Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Patio

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.

Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.