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common name: Hellebore
synonyms: Helleborus corsicus, Helleborus lividus ssp. corsicus
poisonous or irritant
full sun, part shade
dry soil, moist soil, sandy soil, coastal
preferred soil pH: neutral
minimum temp: -18°C
USDA zone: 5 to 10
Evergreen leathery leaves divided into 3 coarsely toothed leaflets, mid to dark greyish-green in colour with attractive pale veins. Large clusters of pale apple green flowers in late winter and early spring. A reliable and robust plant.
Most soils except badly drained heavy clay and waterlogged conditions. Thrives on poor chalky soils.
Dead or tatty leaves should be cut off in early spring. Faded flowers can be removed or left to set seed.
From seed. Will often self seed freely.
Good dramatic foliage and early flowers. Mixed borders, woodland edge.
Native to Corsica and Sardinia