January 2004

Plant Data
Plant Image: 
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Botanical Name: 

Helleborus argutifolius

Common Name: 
Corsican Hellebore
Nativity: 

Corsica and Sardinia

Growth Habit: 

A sturdy perennial that grows 2-3 feet tall and wide.

Growing Requirements: 

Shade to partial sun, moderate water. It can adapt to a wide variety of soil types.

Features: 

Corsican Hellebore adds interest to the winter landscape by producing clusters of large pale green cup-shaped flowers in from January through early spring. The foliage is also very attractive, with the leaves being deeply divided and serrated on the edges. They often self-seed.

Where at Lotusland: 

The most visible specimens are located in the bed behind the Theatre Garden. There are also plants in the Butterfly Garden and the Japanese Garden.