Helleborus foetidus Krenitsky Nolina Rosettes of broad green foliage

Rosettes of broad green foliage are a bit like a small Hosta though the leaves of Calanthe are pleasantly pleated

Our oldest specimen is now 1' tall x 2' wide

This selection of the deer-resistant

or in an aquatic garden

green stalk

Helleborus foetidus Krenitsky Nolina Rosettes of broad green foliageThis seed strain of Helleborus foetidus was shared with us by Chapel Hill NC plantsman Tom Krenitsky. Visitors to the garden have marveled at the exceptionally dark green, very serrate leaves, so we introduced it as a named seed strain in 2007. As with all Helleborus foetidus, the plants grow vigorously the first season forming a 20" tall stalk, clothed in dark green, hand shaped leaves. After the second winter, the clumps are topped with 2' tall