Helleborus sternii Fire and Ice Shade Perennials The semi-evergreen foliage on this

The semi-evergreen foliage on this 18" tall x 30" wide clumper remains looking good until spring

Clematis fruticosa 'Mongolian Gold' forms a shrubby 18" tall x 4' wide clump of arching cinnamon stems clothed with rubbery

as roots must be spread horizontally just below the soil surface and not stuck deep in the ground as is the case with virtually all other plants

The broad green foliage takes on a delightful coppery hue in full sun

Some species will continue to grow into late fall or winter if the weather remains mild

Helleborus sternii Fire and Ice Shade Perennials The semi-evergreen foliage on thisHelleborus 'Fire and Ice' is a 2001 introduction from the defunct Collector's Nursery. The new foliage of this elegant form of Helleborus x sternii (argutifolius x lividus) emerges at the top of the 1' tall stems and is speckled white with a pink overlay as the new growth emerges quite stunning, especially in spring. These are seed grown, so each plant is slightly different.