Helleborus Orientalis (Noun)
Meaning
Slightly hairy perennial having deep green leathery leaves and flowers that are ultimately purplish-green.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Helleborus orientalis is often found in shaded, woodland areas where the soil is moist and rich in humus.
- In early spring, the helleborus orientalis blooms with nodding, purplish-green flowers that add a touch of color to the still-bare garden.
- As the plant grows, its leathery, dark green leaves make an attractive foil to other plants with delicate or showy foliage, making the helleborus orientalis an asset to the garden.
- This flowering perennial, known as helleborus orientalis, typically reaches a height of up to 18 inches, making it suitable for grouping in the front of a border.
- Helleborus orientalis plants are known to self-seed generously and can form colonies of flowering perennials in a short amount of time.