About
Winter Aconite is an early spring flower and is one of the first to bloom. It’s native to Europe and Asia and is cultivated in the US as a garden plant. It is a short ground cover with 2″ fan shaped leaves and 1″ yellow flowers and typically grows in shady conditions.
Winter Aconite is in the Buttercup family and the flowers closely resemble other species within that. It is toxic to ingest for all mammals including humans, as it contains cardiac chemicals that can cause heart attacks.
Bloom Window
Like I said before, it blooms in the in Late February or early March in Ohio. The bloom period doesn’t last very long, although it can last into late April sometimes.
Taxonomy
- Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup)
- Genus: Eranthis
- Species: Eranthis spp. (Winter Aconite)
Where to Find It
In the US, it is typically found in home gardens. Look in horticultural gardens like Inniswood Metro Gardens in Westerville, Ohio or other curated public gardens near you..
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