How to Grow and Care for Stinking hellebore

Stinking hellebore, also known as Bear's Foot, Setterwort, Dungwort

Stinking hellebore is a hardy perennial that is relatively easy to maintain, thriving in partial shade and tolerating a range of soil types, though it prefers well-draining, alkaline soil. Special care points for stinking hellebore include avoiding waterlogged conditions to prevent root rot, and providing adequate space to accommodate its clumping growth habit. With minimal regular care, stinking hellebore can be a low-maintenance addition to shaded gardens.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

Toxic to Humans

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Planting and Growing Stinking hellebore

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial, Annual, Biennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Planting Time	Spring
Hardiness Zones	5-9
Toxicity	Toxic to Humans

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Stinking hellebore exhibits a unique charm with its nodding, bell-shaped flowers that have a distinctive yellow-green hue complemented by a subtle maroon edging. Blooming in the cooler transition from winter to spring, it carries a cluster of blossoms atop its stems, each encircled by paler green bracts. Its stiff, large, evergreen foliage forms a striking presence, consisting of palmate leaves divided into many slender leaflets. While the flower centers boast copious stamens framed by tubular nectaries, the mature fruit manifests as fleshy, beaked capsules. Contrary to what its scientific moniker might suggest, the plant does not exude a significant odor, unless its leaves are crushed, which releases a peculiar fragrance.