American hellebore

American hellebore · Fertilizing

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