Winter Aconite Flower Meaning. The common name winter aconite comes from the early flowering time and the resemblance of the leaves to those of the related genus Aconitum the true aconite. Hyemalis of the buttercup family with solitary yellow or white flowers which often bloom through the snow.
Acidic and well-drained soil. Since these species originated in a wooded habitat they require a loose soil with sufficient humus. The genus name Eranthis is formed from a compound of Greek words for spring and flower.
Almost the smallest flower the garden grows And yet a flower when not another blows.
Hyemalis of the buttercup family with solitary yellow or white flowers which often bloom through the snow. The plants official name Eranthis hyemalis comes from the Greek er meaning spring and anthos meaning for flower combined with the Latin hyemalis meaning winter-flowering. 14032008 If spring cannot come early enough for you consider planting winter aconite Eranthis. Hyemalis of the buttercup family with solitary yellow or white flowers which often bloom through the snow.