
Bear's-foot
Helleborus foetidus
Bear's-Foot (Stinking Hellebore) is a tough, shade-tolerant perennial that provides welcome late-winter to early-spring interest with its clusters of pale green, bell-shaped flowers. It performs best in humus-rich, well-drained soil under trees or in a shaded border, and is remarkably drought-tolerant once established. All parts are highly toxic if ingested, so keep away from children and pets.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately, Allowing The Top Inch Of Soil To Dry Slightly Between Waterings; Avoid Waterlogging
Soil pH
7.5 – 8
Temperature
-50° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Dec 23, 2018 by Dieter Wagner (cc-by-sa)
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