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