Moondance Hellebore

Description

SUNFull shade, or part sun
HEIGHT18" when full grown
SPACING36" between plants
CLIMATE Heat tolerant
DEER Not deer resistant
KIDS+PETS Non-toxic
WATER Requires even moisture
INDOOR+POTSGrows well in containers outside

How to Plant

Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball. Fill a little bit of the loose dirt back into the hole and tuck your plant in so the base of the stem is even with the top of the hole. Now fill in the rest of the soil around the roots, give the?????????soft ground around the base of your new plant friend a few solid pats to compress the soil?????????onto the roots, and a long, gentle drink of water.

Where to Plant

Find a place that gets mostly shade,?????????in well draining soil.

When to Plant

Avoid the heat of the day when planting ?????????????????? plant in the early morning, late afternoon, or by the light of the moon. Plant outside after your average last frost in the spring.

When to Expect Blooms

We're here for the foliage, but when happy, Hostas will bloom multiple times a summer whenever they feel like it.

Care Instructions

Water regularly. Very yummy to critters and bugs, so happiest when pest prevention products/tactics are utilized.?????????

Extra Credit

Do be sure to keep the soil evenly moist, but not saturated. Cut back foliage down to the ground after it wilts in early winter. Divide to propagate if desired.

Plant Info

Height	2 ft when full grown
Spacing	2 ft between plants
Light	Full shade or part sun
Zone	Grows everywhere in the USA (perennial, zones 2-11)
Kids & Pets & Deer	Toxic; Deer Resistant
Climate	Heat tolerant
Water	Requires regular water
Indoor & Pots	Grows well in containers outside

Growing Info

How to Plant	Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball. Fill a little bit of the loose dirt back into the hole and tuck your plant in so the base of the stem is even with the top of the hole. Now fill in the rest of the soil around the roots, give the soft ground around the base of your new plant friend a few solid pats to compress the soil onto the roots, and a long, gentle drink of water
Where to Plant	Find a place that gets mostly shade, with well-draining soil
When to Plant	Plant outside in the late spring, once the soil has warmed up. Avoid the heat of the day when planting — plant in the early morning, late afternoon, or by the light of the moon
When to Expect Blooms	Late winter or early spring
Care Instructions	Water regularly, keeping the soil evenly moist, but not saturated.
Extra Credit	Hellebores do not like being transplanted due to their taproots, so pick their new homes with care!