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Common
name: "Black Hellebore"
Latin name: Veratrum nigrum
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Native
to: China, Europe and Russia
Zone: 6 - 9
Winter hardy: Half hardy
Water depth: Bog plant
Flowers: Yes, Mid to late summer
Height: 24" - 48"
Spread: 24"
Pests: Slugs
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information: "Black Helebore" is a half
hardy perennial being hardy to zone 6. During mid summer it
produces star shaped reddish-brown flowers held high above the
plant. You don't want to get your nose to close to these
flowers... the don't smell very good! Plant in partial shade in
compost rich, moist or boggy soil. "Black Hellebore" can
tolerate full sun if the soil is constantly moist.
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