Helleborus foetidus

Helleborus foetidus, Stinking hellebore, Dungwort, Ranunculaceae, Southern Europe Asia minor, herbacious perennial, height 80cm x 100cm spread, evergreen, early spring flowering, foliage pungent when crushed, poisonous, moist deep well drained, part shade, woodland, drought tolerant, prefers alkaline soil, may 29,