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Veratrum nigrum

BLACK FALSE HELLEBORE

Deer Resistant Edelweiss Award
  1. Pot Size: 3-1/2"
  2. Height: 4-5 ft.
  3. USDA Hardiness Zone: 4: -20ºF through -30ºF, 5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF
  4. Season: July, August
  5. Exposure: Bright Sun, Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
$25.00
Over 1000 star-shaped, dark maroon flowers
Availability: In stock

Much sought after, producing 12" long and 6" wide, pleated leaves. On imposing panicles are countless (over 1000 on mature plants) star-shaped, dark maroon flowers, 1/2" across each. They normally bloom in the 7th to 8th year, this ones are 4-5 years old. Average to moist soil; best in moist, especially in sun.

Much sought after, producing 12" long and 6" wide, pleated leaves. On imposing panicles are countless (over 1000 on mature plants) star-shaped, dark maroon flowers, 1/2" across each. They normally bloom in the 7th to 8th year, this ones are 4-5 years old. Average to moist soil; best in moist, especially in sun.

Products specifications
Botanical NameVeratrum nigrum
Common NameBLACK FALSE HELLEBORE
GenusVeratrum
ExposureBright Sun, Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Plant Size4-5 ft.
Bloom SeasonJuly, August
Size Range4ft and up
Flower Color (Group)Maroon-Black
Pot Size3-1/2"
Foliage ColorGreen
USDA Hardiness Zone4: -20ºF through -30ºF, 5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF
Cut FlowersNo
FragrantNo
Attracts Humming BirdsNo
Deer ResistantYes
Rabbit ResistantNo
Low WaterNo
Bog PlantNo
Edelweiss AwardYes
Bare RootNo
Fairy GardeningNo
US NativeNo

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