Winter Aconite

Botanical Name

Eranthis hyemalis

Min Zone

Max Zone

Height

3 to 6 inches

Width

3 to 6 inches

Flowers

March to April: bright yellow

Light

Full sun to part shade

Soil

Moist, well-drained

Planting & Care

If purchased tubers are dry and shriveled when purchasing, soak tubers overnight to rehydrate before planting
Set tubers 1 to 3 inches apart
Plant tubers 2 to 3 inches deep, shallower in heavier soils
Will reproduce and spread rapidly to form large colonies when grown in the prefered conditions
Good for naturalizing in the lawn
Needs consistent moisture throughout the year

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