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Helleborus orientalis

Lenten Rose

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

Description

The noticeably long-stalked leaves of this plant are usually divided into leafleats, and are decorated with large flowers, born singly or in clusters. The Lenten-rose should be planted in good soil with a generous amount of organic material added. It should be fed only once or twice every year, and should not be moved very often due to its slow re-establishment.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Blue, Purple, White, Multi-Colored

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Black

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Poisonous

Design Styles

Meadow, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Patio

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Filler, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.