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Hellebore, Lenten Rose 'Mardi Gras Slate Strain'

Helleborus

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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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Synonym

Helleborus x hybridus

Sun Exposure

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

This plant is resistant to deer

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Dark Purple/Black

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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