Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ranunculaceae

Genus:

Eranthis

Species:

Eranthis hyemalis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

6 in - 1 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan, feb, mar, apr, may, dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: District of Columbia, Delaware, Illinois, Kentucky, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Canada: Ontario

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers humus-rich soil in deciduous woodlands