Helleborus x ericsmithii 'Winter Sunshine' ~ Winter Sunshine Lenten Rose black-bloom Asteraceae - Erigeron karvinskianus

Asteraceae - Erigeron karvinskianus

also known as Nyssa sylvatica 'Green Gable'

The flowers give way to bright red berries that mature to black in fall

Jack Frost Brunnera in bloom

Helleborus x ericsmithii 'Winter Sunshine' ~ Winter Sunshine Lenten Rose black-bloom Asteraceae - Erigeron karvinskianusWinter Sunshine Lenten Rose is a compact evergreen perennial with dark grey green basal foliage that emerges light green. The large forward facing flowers open ivory and white and flush with pink and charteuese as it matures, and bloom from mid winter to mid spring. Best bloom in dappled sun and moist well drained soils. All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested. Type: Perennial Height: 1' 1. 5' Spread: 1. 5' 2 Spacing: 2 USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 8