Lenten Rose

Botanical Name: Helleborus spp.

Plant Type: Flowering perennial

Mature Size: Approximately 18–24 in. tall and wide

Light: Partial to full shade

Water: Moderate

Evergreen/Deciduous: Evergreen to semi-evergreen depending on climate

Best Use: Shade beds, woodland gardens, winter-interest planting

Notable Features: Long-lasting flowers appear in late winter to early spring in shades of white, pink, rose, purple, and green.