Stinking Hellebore
Helleborus foetidus
Also known as
Barfoot, Bear's Foot, Foetid Hellebore, Ox Heel, Setterwort, Stinkwort, Hellebore
2006-29-12Helleborus foetidus13 by Wildfeuer (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Full Sun
Moderate care
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
H7
RHS hardiness
-20°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
1m | Max | 50cm |
50cm | Min | 10cm |
5 years to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Stinking Hellebore Overview
The flowers and stems of the perennial are bright yellow to grey-green and are arranged in a fan pattern. The foliage is evergreen with pale green bell-shaped flowers which will become outlined in purple as they age. They will self-sow freely or may be divided in early spring. Make sure you divide only large, well-established clumps as this perennial does not like to be disturbed.
Common problems with Stinking Hellebore
How to propagate Stinking Hellebore
Division
Fresh seed or division in autumn or very early spring.
Seed
Other uses of Stinking Hellebore
Rock garden, under shrubs Spring/Winter interest.
