Melinda Myers

Winter Aconite

Botanical Name

Eranthis hyemalis

Min Zone

3

Max Zone

7

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

Problems

None serious