Eranthis Cilicia (Winter Aconite) are one of the earliest blooms in early Spring - early than the Crocuses even. They have sweet cup-shaped bright yellow blooms, similar to buttercups that sit atop glossy green leaves and last for weeks. They often send their shoots up through the snow.
Eranthis (Winter Aconite)
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Winter Aconite - a true harbinger of Spring
Eranthis Cilicica, also known as Winter aconite, will bloom in late winter before the crocuses. They feature golden yellow buttercup-like bowls of petals that sit just a few inches above the ground. Every year, early spring, they come up with their cheerful, bright yellow flowers.
Plant: 10 Bulbs Per Sq Ft
Bloom Time: Jan/Feb
Planting Depth: 2-3"
Height: 4"
Zone: 4-7.
Exposure: Partial Shade/Shade