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False Hellebore - Plant

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Description

False Hellebore is considered a pest plant by farmers with livestock.

Veratrum viride, known as Indian poke, Indian hellebore, false hellebore, green false hellebore or giant false-helleborine, is a species of Veratrum native to eastern and western North America.

Plant Specifications

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name Veratrum viride,Indian poke, Indian hellebore, false hellebore, green false hellebore or giant false-helleborine
Maximum Reachable Height 90 cm
Flower Colour yellow to green
Bloom Time Spring Season
Difficulty Level easy to grow

Planting and care

Though hard to grow from seed, once they become established Veratrum plants are pretty easy to look after; they require a very moist soil so keep well watered, to aid this supply a mulch every spring. If you require more plants then propagate by division at the start of spring.

False Hellebore care

When growing Veratrum species such as White and False hellebore it is probably easiest to purchase them from a garden centre or from a divided plant; plant out following the last frost of spring.

Sunlight Full Sun
Watering Medium
Soil well-drained soil
Temperature 55 and 60 degrees.
Fertilizer Apply any organic fertilizer

False Hellebore special feature

Always wear gloves when in contact with this poisonous plant. Propagate: by dividing in the spring in cooler areas or the autumn in warmer areas (handle with care).

False Hellebore uses

Ornamental Use:

  • The plant is used for ornamental purpose

Medicinal Use:

  • Extremely poisonous rhizomes and roots that can cause death by cardiac arrest if ingested
  • Traditionally used by Native Americans to poison arrows
  • Compounds from the plant are used in many modern day medicines to treat malignant cancers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is another name for a False Hellebore ?

False Hellebore is commonly known as Veratrum viride,Indian poke, Indian hellebore, false hellebore, green false hellebore or giant false-helleborine

How tall do False Hellebore grow?

On average False Hellebore grows 90 cm

What color are False Hellebore ?

A False Hellebore plant bears flowers of color yellow to green

When False Hellebore blooms?

With enough light, False Hellebore may produce yellow to green flowers in Spring Season

How hard is False Hellebore to grow?

A False Hellebore is easy to grow

How much sunlight does a False Hellebore need?

A False Hellebore prefers Full Sun

How much water does a False Hellebore need?

A False Hellebore prefers watering Medium

What kind of soil does a False Hellebore need?

A False Hellebore prefers well-drained soil

What temperature does a False Hellebore like?

A False Hellebore prefers 55 and 60 degrees.

How often should I fertilize my False Hellebore ?

To encourage False Hellebore growth, Apply any organic fertilizer

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