Helleborus foetidus
Bearsfoot hellebore
Intriguing, finely cut, leathery dark green foliage makes an interesting and nearly evergreen groundcover for average to dry shade. Numerous chartreuse bell-like flowers, often rimmed in red, are held above leaves in late winter. One of the first bloomers in spring!
Height12-18 Inches |
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Spread12-15 Inches |
Bloom Color
Mixed ColorsUSDA Hardiness Zone 4-8
Interesting Notes
The specific epithet, foetidus, means fetid or bad smelling, and refers to the flowers, although one must stick their nose in the flowers to get a good whiff.
-Allan Armitage
