Patty's Hellebores are blooming.  It seems funny to see flowers in winter, but this is their normal bloom time.

 

Hellebores are perennial, and tolerate some shade.  Their genus name is Helleborus and there are many species.  Lenten Rose is named Helleborus orientalis, and has maroon colored blossoms about 2 inches wide.  Christmas Rose, Helleborus niger, has large white flowers and may bloom from November through March.  I'm not sure of the species in Patty's garden, but they are beautiful.  And look how pretty they are, nestled in with the flagstones and river rocks.

 

Another reason to love Hellebores:  they are deer resistant!!   Fall is the time to plant Hellebores, so you have plenty of time to figure out a place for them in your garden.  

 

 

HAPPY GARDENING!!!