species 7,241 observations

Christmas-rose

Helleborus niger

Field notes

Supports All

9 native animals
supported in the US

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: Dry Well drained
Soil: Organic
Soil pH: Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Dry soil Heavy shade Rabbits
Habit: Clumping Erect
Plant type: Ground cover Herbaceous perennial Poisonous

From NC State Extension.