Helleborus 'Amber Gem' Location:GTN SH9 The tan seed heads are

The tan seed heads are carried on showy spikes displayed in abundance from late summer to mid winter

but well-drained soil

Max Frei Cranesbill is a fine choice for the garden

It  has masses of beautiful clusters of buttery yellow flowers with chartreuse overtones and creamy white bracts held atop the stems from early to late spring

These flowers emerge atop branched stems surrounded by evergreen

Helleborus 'Amber Gem' Location:GTN SH9 The tan seed heads areAmber Gem Hellebore will grow to be about 12 inches tall at maturity extending to 16 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 24 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 18 inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground, not requiring facer plants in front. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 5 years.