{"product_id":"veratrum-album-white-hellebore-seeds","title":"Veratrum album (White Hellebore) Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd dramatic architectural beauty to your shade garden with Veratrum album, commonly known as White Hellebore or False Hellebore! This striking perennial is prized by collectors for its bold, pleated foliage and impressive flower spikes that can reach 3-6 feet tall. Native to Europe and Western Asia, this commanding plant creates a stunning focal point in woodland gardens and shaded borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25 Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDramatic architectural presence with bold, ribbed foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTall flower spikes reaching 3-6 feet with greenish-white blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlooms in mid to late summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge, pleated leaves create tropical-like texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer and rabbit resistant due to toxicity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-lived perennial for shade gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy in USDA zones 3-7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent specimen plant for woodland settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeratrum album seeds require cold stratification for germination. Sow seeds in fall for natural outdoor stratification, or stratify in refrigerator for 60-90 days before spring sowing. Plant seeds 1\/4 inch deep in rich, moist, well-draining soil high in organic matter. Germination is slow and may take several months. Prefers partial to full shade with consistently moist soil. Space plants 24-36 inches apart. Plants are slow to establish but long-lived once mature, often taking 3-5 years to reach flowering size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for woodland gardens, shade borders, bog gardens, and naturalized settings. Creates dramatic vertical accent in mixed perennial beds. Pairs well with ferns, hostas, astilbes, and other moisture-loving shade plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVeratrum album is HIGHLY POISONOUS. All parts of this plant are extremely toxic if ingested and can cause severe illness or death. Skin contact may cause irritation. This plant should only be grown by experienced gardeners who understand the risks. Keep away from children, pets, and livestock. Wear gloves when handling. Not for culinary or medicinal use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CARIBBEAN GARDEN SEED","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45702540853434,"sku":"P35339S","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/5071\/files\/veratrum-album-white-hellebore-seeds-4973758.jpg?v=1773380951","url":"https:\/\/caribbeangardenseed.com\/products\/veratrum-album-white-hellebore-seeds","provider":"Caribbean garden seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}