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Helleboruslividus

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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
lividus (LI-vid-us)
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Synonym
Helleborus triphyllus
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

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

Marietta, Georgia

Terre Haute, Indiana

Manahawkin, New Jersey

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

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