{"product_id":"helleborus-foetidus","title":"Helleborus foetidus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelleborus foetidus\u003c\/strong\u003e is an evergreen perennial valued for its finely divided deep green foliage and clusters of nodding chartreuse flowers edged in red that appear in late winter to early spring. Its upright form and early season color bring structure and interest to shaded gardens when little else is in bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 - 24 in x 18 - 24 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late winter to early spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average to well drained soil; tolerates dry shade once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deer and rabbit resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species is native to western and southern Europe and is not native to North America but is widely grown for its evergreen foliage and very early bloom period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides an important early season nectar source for native bees and honeybees emerging in late winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 18 - 24 in apart to allow plants to form a full clump with room for their upright stems and evergreen foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and dry shade areas where its evergreen presence and early blooms provide seasonal interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDryopteris erythrosora (Autumn Fern)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds soft arching fronds and warm copper tones that contrast with the dark evergreen foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeuchera 'Caramel' (Coral Bells)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides rich foliage color that pairs well with the muted green flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEpimedium x rubrum (Barrenwort)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers delicate spring flowers and groundcover texture beneath the upright stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' (Siberian Bugloss)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Brightens shaded spaces with silvery foliage and early blue flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarex oshimensis 'Evergold' (Sedge)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Introduces fine variegated texture that complements the plant’s form year round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":45947950694561,"sku":"HELLEBORUS FOETIDUS","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/helleb.jpg?v=1587069139","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/helleborus-foetidus","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}