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Helleborusvesicarius

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Helleborus vesicarius by KMAC
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Family
Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Helleborus (hel-eh-BORE-us)
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Species
vesicarius (ves-ee-KAR-ee-us)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Red
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
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Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Regional
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