Veratrum fimbriatum, False Hellebore Size:.42 qt Stocky and rounded

Stocky and rounded

winter shows off finely furrowed bark

believed to have been cultivated since 1770

Substantial bright crystal white flowers on this harbinger of spring

Very drought-tolerant once established

Veratrum fimbriatum, False Hellebore Size:.42 qt Stocky and roundedA rare species native to the shaded, moist coastal slopes of Mendocino and Sonoma Counties in California. Pleated leaves rise elegantly, giving way to branched flower stems, each adorned with ethereal white blooms, each petal finely feathered at the edge. Carrying itself with a delicate grace that belies its toughness, this veratrum endures both extreme heat and cold, blooming boldly from summer into late fall when much of the garden has gone quiet.