Helleborus argutifolius
Corsican Hellebore
Description
As a clumping, deciduous perennial, this plant bears large, palmate, toothed grey green leaves and clusters of greensih white flowers in winter and spring. It should receive part shade to shade, with at least infrequent, average summer watering. -Monterey Bay Nursery
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Green, White
Flower Season
Winter, Spring
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Mediterranean, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring
Location Uses
Entry, Foundation, Patio, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
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.