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Genus: Helleborus Species: orientalis Common Name: Lenten Rose Family: Ranunculaceae Order: Ranunculales Native: Southeastern Europe and Asia Minor Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height:1 to 2 feet Width:1 to 1.5 feet Flowering Season: Late Winter to early Spring Flower Color: Cream fading to brown as matures Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 4-9 Note: This late Winter-flowering perennial is suitable for borders, shade gardens, ground cover, group planting near walkways, and under trees. All plant parts are poisonous. Monitor plant for leaf spot and crown rot. Prefers partly shady to shady, moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil.