Black False Hellebore

Veratrumnigrum

Genus
Veratrum (VER-uh-trum)
Species
nigrum (NY-grum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
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
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Ponds and Aquatics
Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Canby, Oregon

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Canby, OR | December 2008 | positive

I've grown this plant for about 10 years in Switzerland and now 10 years in the Pacific Northwest. They do like moist but not necessarily...Read More

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