Veratrum nigrum
False Hellebore
Family: Liliaceae Lily
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 5A - 7B |
| Exposure | Full shade to partial shade or partial sun |
| Bloom color | Black, purple |
| Water needs | Moist to wet |
| Landscape uses | Ground cover, woodland garden |
| Height | 24" to 4' / 60cm to 1.20m |
| Spread | 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Naturalizing |