Low buttercup-yellow flower with a green leafy ruff, opening with the snowdrops in the depths of winter. Carpet-forming under deciduous trees.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 4–8 | −34.4 °C to −6.7 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H7 | down to −20 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 4–8 | −29 °C to −1 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 1–5 | −15 °C to 10 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Flowers in January and February alongside snowdrops — early bee forage on warm days
- Forms golden carpets under deciduous trees once established
- Slow to establish from dry tubers — buy and plant “in the green” for reliable results
Pet caution: Winter aconite is listed as potentially harmful to cats and/or dogs. Keep pets from grazing on it, and contact a vet if you suspect your animal has eaten some.
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