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Are hellebores OK? #862541

Asked March 26, 2024, 12:18 PM EDT

On an impulse I bought two hellebores recently (because they were at a good price and I have lots of shade). Once home I realized that perhaps I should not plant them because they might be invasive. Are they OK to plant, or should I pitch them (safely) when they are done blooming?

Prince George's County Maryland

Expert Response

You are fine with planting your beautiful Hellebore. They are non-native but they are not considered invasive. When they spread, it is most often very near the mother plant, and if they are not wanted they can be weeded out.


Christine
Answered by theHome and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied March 27, 2024, 8:50 AM EDT

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