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Key characteristics

Family: Ranunculaceae
Height: 6 to 12 inches
Width: 8 to 12 inches
Flower color: White aging to pink
Foliage color: Silver with green veining
Bloom time: December through April
Light: Part sun
Water: Keep soil evenly moist
Maintenance: Low; remove old foliage in late winter
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 9
Wildlife: Attracts bees and other pollinators; deer resistant

Perennials

Helleborus x hybridus 'Crystal Leaf'

Crystal Leaf Lenten Rose

Helleborus × hybridus 'Crystal Leaf' is an evergreen perennial that blooms from late winter to early spring. The flowers are light green with subtle pink undertones, primarily along the edges or outer sides of the petals, creating a gentle, soft contrast. These blooms are held above the foliage on strong stems, adding early-season color to the garden while complementing the plant's unique foliage.

What truly sets 'Crystal Leaf' apart from other hellebores is its distinctive foliage.

Light

Part sun

Water

Keep soil evenly moist

Bloom time

December through April

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Shade Gardens
Woodland Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Rain Gardens

Companion plants

Astilbes · Heucheras · Siberian bugloss · Sweet woodruff · Foamflowers · Epimediums

Design tip

Use it as a steady framework plant, repeating it along a bed to tie separate plantings together. Cooler light suits it, so tuck it on the north side of a shrub or wall where the soil stays even.

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