Bear's Foot, Stinking Hellebore 'Wester Flisk'
Helleborus foetidus
| Family: | Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Helleborus (hel-eh-BORE-us) (Info) |
| Species: | foetidus (FET-uh-dus) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Wester Flisk |
Category:
Perennials
Water Requirements:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Foliage Color:
Orange/Apricot
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color:
Pale Green
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting:
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Winnetka, Illinois
Joplin, Missouri
Sparks, Nevada
Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
White Center, Washington
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Mar 12, 2005, CoffeeBeanQueen from Joplin, MO wrote: I've grown this through 2 winters now, and I love it more and more. It stays fresh and attractive through temperature swings from 10 degrees up through near 70s in our winter/early spring months here. I have it in fairly dry light shade with other hellbores, cyclamens, nandinas, arums and galanthus. I, too, am looking forward to the results from the many seedlings. I read it is shortlived, but I haven't noticed any fall-off in vigour yet. |
| Positive | On Feb 28, 2005, nevadagdn from Sparks, NV (Zone 7a) wrote: The foliage on this plant looks good year-round, and the flowers, even though not my favorite greenish-yellow marked with burgundy, are appreciated when nothing else is blooming in winter. |
| Positive | On Aug 29, 2002, Terry from Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) wrote: This variety caught my eye because of its unique foliage. It will supposedly come true to seed if kept away from other cultivars; otherwise use vegetative propagation to increase your stock. |
