What Does Winter Aconites Mean?

Eranthis is a genus of eight species of flowering plants in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae, native to southern Europe and east across Asia to Japan. 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.

How poisonous is winter aconite?

Eranthis hyemalis has no toxic effects reported.

When should I move Aconites?

It is a flaw, but unlike so many things that I write about on these pages, aconites - and snowdrops - are plants best planted either during or just after flowering, whereas most plants are better moved when dormant. This means that you can act now to rectify the situation for next year.