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Helleborus foetidus

Bear's-Foot Hellebore

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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.

 

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:

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.