Lenten rose (Helleborus orientalis)
Family: Ranunculaceae
The lenten rose is an attractive, early-flowering perennial for shady locations. It flowers in late winter or very early spring, often pushing up through snow. The species is known for its greenish white flowers, but many cultivars have been bred blossoms in shades of pink, red, or purple. It grows slowly but flowers profusely once established.
Tags:
flower, ornamental, perennial, shade, spring
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Cultivation: Small to medium-sized perennial for USDA hardiness zones 4 to 9. Grows best in shade to partial sun with moderate moisture.
Size: Reaches 1' to 18" (30 cm to 46 cm) tall with a spread of 1' to 18" (30 cm to 46 cm).
Flowering: Blooms from late winter through mid-spring.
Propagation methods: division, seeds.
Size: Reaches 1' to 18" (30 cm to 46 cm) tall with a spread of 1' to 18" (30 cm to 46 cm).
Flowering: Blooms from late winter through mid-spring.
Propagation methods: division, seeds.