Hellebore might just be the perfect perennial: It blooms early in the season when there's little else to enjoy, it holds up to drought, and loves shade
Deer and rabbit resistant hellebore loves shade, tolerates drought, and practically takes care of itself once established
Plant hellebore in shaded spots, such as beneath trees, in your yard. It's ideal with early-spring bulbs and other shade-loving perennials. Be sure you can enjoy its wintertime flowers wherever you grow it.
Water plants often the first year. Once established, water one time per week.
Part sun plants tolerate 3-6 hours of morning sun per day.