Black False Hellebore
Veratrum nigrum
Melanthiaceae
Other names
Dark Flowered White Hellebore
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Long-lived perennial
Native distribution
Europe and Asia
Location
Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection
Source of plant
Jelitto Perennial Seeds, Gardens North, Hillier Nurseries
Description
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.
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
Special characteristics
notable texture, foliage characteristics, flower color