Solved Any ideas - Helleborus foetidus

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  1. SimonW

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    Any idea what this is. It looks too nice to be a weed and it has now come up in the same spot both springs so presuming a perennial. Thanks in advance

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  2. JWK

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    It's Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)
     
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    • Lolimac

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      Stinking Hellebore I think:blue thumb:
       
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      Ooh yes that a Bear's Paw Hellebore - Helleborus foetidus I have a couple they are lovely plants to look at..
       
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      • SimonW

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        Thanks for your replies. Sounds lovely. I think I will take some up for our perennial border as it is in the corner of the garden out of sight. I don't have a sense of smell so I'll be ok.
         
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          Be careful when handling it as the sap can be a skin irritant.
           
        • SimonW

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          Thanks. I'll wear gloves
           
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