Winter Aconite

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Perennial

Native distribution

Not Native to the Finger Lakes Region

Cultivation

A non-native plant with very early yellow flowers and fringed foliage. Spreads aggressively.
Light: sun to shade
Moisture and Soil: dry to moist soil

Propagation

Seed Treatment and Storage: non-native; not reccomended for propagation.

Climate change sensitivity

Over the period from 1986 to 2015, Eranthis hyemalis bloomed an average of 18.5 days later.

Poisonous

yes

Poisonous description

Contains protoanemonin, an oily toxin found in all plants of the Ranunculaceae family.

Location

Mundy Wildflower Garden

Special characteristics

This early-blooming flower from southern Europe has sometimes spread into the wild from gardens.

Status

L3|SNR|GNR