Helleborus orientalis
Lenten Rose
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.