Veratrum maackii | Korean meadow false-hellebore

ARCHIVED PLANT. This page serves as reference only. We are no longer propagating this plant.

These are striking, yet rarely encountered plants that we are thrilled to offer! They are quite difficult to propagate and represent years of work. Despite difficulty with propagation, they are easy to grow, though flowering can take several years. Best grown in full sun to dappled shade on moist, rich soil.

V. maackii is a rare plant from this already infrequently encountered genus. It has narrower leaves and darker flowers than other members of the family. The dark maroon starry flowers are held on tall, white dusted stems from July to August.

WARNING: Do not consume any part of this plant. Extremely toxic.

Zones: 5 to 8
Family: Melanthiaceae
Type: Perennial
Height: 48 to 60 in.
Spread: 12 to 18 in.
Exposure: part shade
Soil Conditions: average, moist
Bloom Time: July to August
Bloom Color: dark purple
Native Range: Russian Far East to North China and Japan

Special Characteristics

Rabbit resistant
Architectural

image credits

Image 1 (bloom) Alpsdake, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Image 2 (foliage) Dalgial, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Image 3 (form) Qwert1234, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons