Helleborus foetidus
Bear's-Foot Hellebore
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.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Blue, Green, Purple
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
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
Design Styles
Woodland
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
n/a
Special Uses
Cut Flowers
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Give your sprinkler system a checkup when turning it on in the spring and occasionally during the summer.
Trim branches that are obstructing spray patterns and raise sprinklers that are too low for spray to clear the grass.