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Perennials · MCH exam plant
Lenten Rose
Helleborus orientalis
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Perennial
Key ID features
Evergreen, nodding flowers late winter, shade tolerant, deer resistant, early bloom
| Botanical name | Helleborus orientalis |
|---|---|
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Helleborus |
| Category | Perennials |
| USDA hardiness zones | 4a–9a |
| Sun | Part Shade |
| Water | Low |
| Native to New England | No |
| Salt tolerant | No |
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