Black False Hellebore
Veratrum nigrum
Melanthiaceae
Growth Habit
HerbaceousDescription
Leaves emerge folded like a fan, of clear green, large as an aspidistra leaf, reach 12" in height. Whenestablished the flower stems arise from the clump almost leafless, but branching into a plume of maroon stars. Plants to 6' tall, 2' wide.
Source of plant
Jelitto Perennial Seeds, Gardens North, Hillier Nurseries
