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Winter Aconite: Eranthis species

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tommy crocus planted in sedum album

Family: Ranunculaceae

Above: wide open in sunshine, below: last bloom Use: woodland gardens, low borders
winter aconite foliage and spent flowers

Plant: Ephemeral bulbous perennial

Origin: Eurasia

Zone
: 4 - 8

Flowers
: Bright yellow, fragrant buttercups to 4".

Foliage: "Collar" of leaves under flowers grows into ferny mound after flowers fade.

Culture
: Sun to deciduous shade in well drained soil. Wildlife resistant but tubers are sometimes eaten by voles and mice.



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