hellebores!

I saw a big fat bud on one just the other day.

I think this is another bud coming up:

New leaves are sprouting

in the central sprawl of old ones-

more new leaves

Hellebore seedlings- once again I want to grow them out and transplant

On the sideyard I admire the stinking hellebores- they are so odd looking!

this one is ahead with opening its new foliage- it looks funky!

Definitely another plant I want to get more of, or hope it multiplies and spreads on its own.