Helleborus viridis Green hellebore (Ranunculaceae)

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Helleborus viridis
Green hellebore
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The Helleborus viridis plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Green hellebore.

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Latin Name:  Helleborus viridis
Common Name:  Green hellebore
Family:  Ranunculaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  All parts of the plant are poisonous[9, 10, 65], this poison can possibly be absorbed through the skin[76].

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Woods, scrub and sunny banks on moist chalk and limestone soils[9, 17, 187].

Cultivation Notes: Cultivation of this plant is not always easy, it prefers a rich limy soil in partial shade[187]. One report says that the plant requires an alkaline soil[17]. Succeeds in any good garden soil[1], preferring a moist well-drained rich loam in a sheltered position in partial shade[1, 4, 31, 111]. Succeeds when grown in the shade of a north-facing wall[233]. Does not object to lime[1]. Grows well in heavy clay soils[200]. Dislikes drought. Slugs are very fond of this plant and it will probably require some protection from them[187]. The various species in this genus hybridize freely[95]. Plants resent root disturbance and should be placed in their permanent positions whilst still small[200]. A greedy plant, inhibiting the growth of nearby plants, especially legumes[54].

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