Crocanthemum carolinianum Goldtender 11 Helleborus x sternii is a

Helleborus x sternii is a superb addition for winter interest in the woodland garden

thick blue-grey leaves are highlighted by a dramatic creamy center

topped with dark olive green mottled leaves

Paper can be made from the fiber in the stems

From inside the spathe emerges a 4" long purple sex organ

Crocanthemum carolinianum Goldtender 11 Helleborus x sternii is a(aka: Helianthemum carolinianum) We are pleased to share our 2024 Plant Delights JLBG introduction of the little known, floriferous native (East Texas to NC), Crocanthemum carolinianum 'Goldtender'. Our original 1998 seed collection from a mowed highway right of way in NC's Pender County, has been a star in our dry, full sun gravel rock garden for the last few decades. For us, flowering begins in late March, and continues through most of the summer.