Melanthiaceae
Veratrum californicum var. caudatum
Veratrum californicum var. caudatum var. caudatum
Also known as Veratrum caudatum
Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Veratrum · False Hellebore · Native Perennial · Toxic Plant · Shade Garden · Wildflower · Western Native · Meadow Plant
California false hellebore thrives in moist, partially shaded sites that mimic its native mountain meadow habitat — consistent moisture is essential and it will not tolerate drought. Plant in rich, humus-rich soil and avoid disturbing the roots once established. Note that all parts of this plant are highly toxic and it should be kept away from children and livestock.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply to keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged · Every 5-7 days during growing season
- Maintenance
- High
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 5.5–7.5
- Temperature
- -10°F to 85°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 5a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 18 in – 3 ft
- Spread
- 2 ft
- Spacing
- 24 in apart
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- White
- Foliage
- Green · Coarse
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- California, Idaho, Oregon, Washington
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies
Sources: trefle, usda
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