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Helleborus foetidus
Bear's-Foot Hellebore
Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor Photographer: Linda Engstrom
Description
This perennial will grow 1-1.5' tall and has bright green leaves with light green flowers. It does well in full shade to part sun and needs moist to wet soil. Crushed leaves malodorous.
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust will also break down and improve the soil.