General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F)
Plant Height: 3 - 4 inches
Plant Spread: 3 - 6 inches
Leaves: Good fall color
Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Underground structures: Tuber
Suitable Locations: Alpine Gardening
Uses: Provides winter interest
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Awards and Recognitions: Other: RHS Plants for Pollinators

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Common names
  • Winter Aconite

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Location: RHS Harlow Carr alpine house, Yorkshire
Date: 2019-02-10
Location: RHS Harlow Carr alpine house, Yorkshire
Date: 2019-02-14
Location: RHS Harlow Carr alpine house, Yorkshire
Date: 2019-02-10

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