Maid of Honor lenten rose
Helleborus 'Maid of Honor'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles partial sun or full shade
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, winter
- Soil types
- Loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Maid of Honor' Lenten rose (Helleborus 'Maid of Honor') is a perennial for shade gardens, borders, ground cover, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and average to moist, loamy, clay, or chalky soil. It stays evergreen and blooms in winter and spring. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. Plant it where you can enjoy the early flowers.
Pairs well with Lady fern, Minuteman hosta, and Wood lily.