Winter Aconite, Winter Hellebore, Winter Wolf's Bane, Aconitum Hyemale
Eranthis hyemalis (Winter Aconite) is a charming tuberous perennial that bursts from the ground in late winter (before crocuses) with cup-shaped, upward-facing, bright yellow flowers (1 in. wide or 3 cm), surrounded by divided leafy bracts. The foliage of rich green leaves, divided into several lobes, emerges after the flowers. Winter Aconites go dormant by late spring.
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Eranthis |
| Common names | Winter Aconite |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early), Winter |
| Height | 4" (10cm) |
| Spread | 6" (15cm) |
| Spacing | 3" (8cm) |
| Depth | 2" - 3" (5cm - 8cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Eranthis |
| Common names | Winter Aconite |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early), Winter |
| Height | 4" (10cm) |
| Spread | 6" (15cm) |
| Spacing | 3" (8cm) |
| Depth | 2" - 3" (5cm - 8cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Eranthis hyemalis (Winter Aconite) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Eranthis hyemalis (Winter Aconite) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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