Other latin names: Eranthis cilicicusus

Common name: Winter aconites

Family: Ranunculaceae

Plant type	Perennial
Height	3 to 4 inches
Spread	1 to 2 inches
Habit	Low growing, clump-forming
Foliage
Growth rate	Slow
Interests	Flowers
Uses	Borders
Skill level	Average
Maintenance	Slight
Hardiness	4
Heat zone
Sun	Part shade
Moisture	Average to wet
Soil type	Slightly acid to slightly lime
Soil fertility	Moderate
Water consumption	Moderate
Site	Sheltered to average
Flower colour	Yellow
Flower season	Early spring to mid spring
Flower size	Small
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Eranthis are small, tuberous perennials which bear yellow flowers in early spring. They are good for naturalising under deciduous trees. They can be bought as dried bulbs in the autumn, but are generally better when obtained in flower in the spring, where they will often be found alongside snowdrops.

They require a soil which does not dry out and light shade, but otherwise are not fussy.