Care Level: I'm Easy
Pet Friendly: Warning
Toxic if ingested
Origins: Balkan Peninsula, Europe, Aia
Fun Facts: You could call He...
You could call Hellebores self-sufficient in that they have both types of reproductive organs and can self-pollinate when pollinators are not active. Hellebores flowers will appear three years after sowing. Skin irritation can occur when handling Hellebores, so wear gloves! Hellebores have been used for medicinal purposes to treat paralysis, gout, and mental disorders.