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Helleborusodorus

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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

odorus (oh-DOR-us)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Smooth

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 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

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Green

Pale Green

Chartreuse (yellow-green)

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Winter

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Ancolie88

(Zone 6b) | February 2016 | positive

The green blooms of Helleborus odorus are fragrant and come very early in the year here in Tyrol Austria. My ones are invasive at one are...Read More

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