Helleborus argutifolius


Botanical Name: Helleborus argutifolius 

Common Name: holly-leaved hellebore, Corsican hellebore 

Family: Ranunculaceae 

Distribution/Origin:  Corsica 

Leaf/Bud: semi-evergreen perennial, lanceolate, double serrate, acute apex 

Flower/Inflorescence: pale green/yellow - white, pendulous head facing downward, winter bloomer 

Fruit/Seed:

Size: height 0.5-1m, spread 0.5-1m

Habit: upright, spreading

Form:  upright

Culture: full sun- part shade, alkaline/neutral soil, moist well-drained soil 

Landscape Use: semi-evergreen perennial, ornamental bedding, winter interest 

Notes: toxic is ingested