Helleborus niger HGC Jacob PP 17799 Irids This vigorous deer-resistant grower is

This vigorous deer-resistant grower is topped in September with attractive narrow plumes held incredibly erect atop the foliage

but do come almost completely true from seed when they manage to set

For full hardiness

pale lavender-blue flowers

Cypripedium 'Michael' is a small-growing hybrid created from a cross of two Chinese native species

Helleborus niger HGC Jacob PP 17799 Irids This vigorous deer-resistant grower isHelleborus niger 'HGC Jacob' is the latest selection from Germany's Heuger Hellebores, who seem to have gone a bit over the edge in introducing selections of Helleborus niger all very nice, but do we really need a dozen different helleborus niger selections? This compact, early flowering clonal selection starts flowering in November and continues into January. The 1' tall x 1' wide clump of glossy, dark green, deer resistant foliage is adorned with an