Care

Planting & Growing

Provide evenly moist, well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates dry spells, particularly in cool, shady settings. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Protect roots with a thick layer of mulch.

Deer Resistant Yes
Family Hellebore
Bloom Time Early Spring
Foliage Color Dark Green
Genus Helleborus
Growth Rate Moderate
Hardiness Zone 4
Landscape Uses Massing, Rock, Edging, Garden, Naturalizing
Light Needs Partial Shade, Shade
Mature Height 12 inches
Prune Time Cut Back In Fall
Water Needs Average to Moist