{"product_id":"5-seeds-helleborus-foetidus-stinking-hellebore-evergreen-perennial-shade-garden","title":"5 Seeds Helleborus foetidus Stinking Hellebore Evergreen Perennial Shade Garden","description":"\u003cp\u003eHelleborus foetidus, commonly called stinking hellebore, is a distinctive evergreen perennial valued for its finely cut, dark green foliage and early-season nodding, bell-shaped blooms. It offers year-round structure in shade gardens and woodland plantings, with leathery leaves that remain attractive through winter. The pale green, purple-edged flowers appear in clusters from late winter into spring, providing interest when little else is blooming. Its architectural form and tolerance for dry shade make it a useful choice for borders, underplanting, and naturalized areas.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis hellebore works well in woodland gardens, shaded borders, and mixed perennial beds, where its evergreen foliage provides a steady backdrop for seasonal companions. It prefers cool, well-drained sites and, once established, tolerates periods of dryness better than many shade perennials. Seed germination can be slow and uneven, so patience is helpful; sowing fresh and allowing a cold period improves results. Plants are long-lived and generally low-maintenance once settled.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Helleborus foetidus\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Evergreen perennial\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant_Habit: Clump-forming, upright\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Partial shade to full shade\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Well-drained, humus-rich\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 5-9\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: Slow and irregular; cold stratification beneficial\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Surface sow, lightly cover, keep moist\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 18-24 inches\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Tolerates dry shade once established\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67663297085576,"sku":"EXGA-992","price":19.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/download_75a52c86-49d5-4a7c-ab78-bbe1fcb76db2.png?v=1791896504","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/5-seeds-helleborus-foetidus-stinking-hellebore-evergreen-perennial-shade-garden","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}