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Key characteristics

Family: Ranunculaceae
Height: 12 to 24 inches
Width: 12 to 24 inches
Flower color: Creamy white with yellow stamens, aging to green
Foliage color: Dark green with soft green marbling
Bloom time: Late winter to early spring
Light: Partial shade to full shade; can tolerate full sun in milder climates
Water: Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Maintenance: Low; minimal pruning after flowering
Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 9
Wildlife: Attracts pollinators; deer and rabbit resistant

Perennials

Helleborus x iburgensis 'Moondance'

Moondance Lenten Rose

Helleborus × iburgensis 'Moondance' is an evergreen perennial that blooms from late winter into early spring. This cultivar features creamy white flowers with prominent yellow stamens, creating a luminous display during the cooler months. As the blooms mature, they transition to shades of pale green, extending their visual appeal.

'Moondance' has dark green, leathery leaves adorned with soft green veining, creating a subtle marbled effect.

Light

Partial shade to full shade; can tolerate full sun in milder climates

Water

Prefers moist, well-drained soil

Bloom time

Late winter to early spring

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Cottage Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Rain Gardens
Containers

Companion plants

Bergenias · Sedums · Columbines · Lungworts · Daylilies · Japanese anemones

Design tip

Flowers in the quietest months make this worth a sheltered spot within sight of a window or door. It takes sun or light shade, which makes it useful along the changing light of a bed edge or a partly shaded border.

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