species 18,732 observations

Lenten-rose

Helleborus orientalis

Field notes

Supports All

13 native animals
supported in the US

Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll 6
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Eastern Carpenter Bee, Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Tricolored Bumble Bee, Northern Paper Wasp 7

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Ground covers
Light: Part shade Dappled shade Full shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Soil: Sand Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH: Neutral Alkaline
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Heavy shade Pollution Poor soil Rabbits
Habit: Clumping Erect
Plant type: Perennial Ground cover Herbaceous perennial Poisonous

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.