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Eranthis hyemalis

Eranthis hyemalis

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Winter aconiteBulbFamily: Ranunculaceae

Height: 13cmSpread: 10cm
Hardy

Flower colour:

Yellow

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full shade

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Eranthis hyemalis is a native European woodland plant, bearing a bright display of golden yellow buttercup-like flowers, surrounded by divided leafy bracts, from mid- late-winter. An efficient ground cover plant, it quickly spreads and makes a dramatic yellow carpet just as the first snowdrops begin to bloom. It's perfect for planting beneath trees or naturalising in grass. Dry tubers can be bought in autumn, but, like snowdrops, they're generally not as successul as plants bought 'in the green' (in leaf) either during or just after flowering time, which will establish much more readily. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

Grow Eranthis hyemalis in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.

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Eranthis ‘Hyemalis’ and wildlife

Eranthis ‘Hyemalis’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Eranthis ‘Hyemalis’ poisonous?

Eranthis ‘Hyemalis’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is known to attract Horses

Horses

Is known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is known to attract People

People

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds