American hellebore

How to Grow and Care for American hellebore

American hellebore · Veratrum viride
Also known as: bear cabbage; crow poison; green false helleborine; itchweed; meadow poke; North American white hellebore; pokeroot; puppet root; swamp hellebore; wild hellebore; earth gall; green hellebore; Indian poke; pepper root

Grow in a sheltered position in rich, deep, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil, in partial shade; will grow in full sun if the soil is moist, but the foliage will be healthiest in shade

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Partial shade · Full sunTOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing American hellebore

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade · Full sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityTOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in a sheltered position in rich, deep, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil, in partial shade; will grow in full sun if the soil is moist, but the foliage will be healthiest in shade

How to Water American hellebore?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for American hellebore?

Partial shade · Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for American hellebore?

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What Soil Is Best for American hellebore?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for American hellebore?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize American hellebore?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune American hellebore?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate American hellebore?

Propagate by seed or by division

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How to Transplant American hellebore?

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How to Care for American hellebore in Winter?

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How to Plant American hellebore?

Grow in a sheltered position in rich, deep, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil, in partial shade; will grow in full sun if the soil is moist, but the foliage will be healthiest in shade

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How to Repot American hellebore?

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How to Harvest American hellebore?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

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The Toxicity of American hellebore

TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

More General Info About American hellebore

Attributes of American hellebore

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Veratrum viride
Genus
Veratrum
Family
Melanthiaceae
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