To propagate Green false hellebore ( Veratrum viride), you can propagate it by seed or by division, with seed propagation being the most common method.
Seed Propagation:
- Timing: Sow seeds in the fall, or after a period of warm-moist stratification followed by cold-moist stratification.
- Soil: False hellebore prefers loamy soil that is rich in organic matter, well-draining, and consistently moist.
- Light: It thrives in shade to part shade.
- Moisture: Keep the soil consistently moist.
- Note: All parts of Veratrum viride are highly toxic if ingested.
Division (Less Common):
- Timing: Best done in early spring.
- Method: Tie the leaves together in early spring and dig around and under the root zone. Use a pair of garden forks to gently separate the rhizomes. Plant each new section immediately and provide even moisture as they establish.
- Ensure: Each division has a portion of the root system.
- Note: False hellebore can be difficult to move, so division is generally not recommended.