| Latin Name: | Adonis vernalis |
| Common Name: | Pheasant's eye |
| Family: | Ranunculaceae |
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| Known Hazards: | A toxic principle is present in very small quantities in the plant[7, 9, 13, 19, 65]. It is poorly absorbed so poisoning is unlikely[65]. |
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Author: L.
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| Habit: Perennial |
| Habitat: Sunny grassy hills on dry calcareous soils[9]. A rare plant in most of its range, it has legal protection from gathering in most countries[238]. |
| Height: 0.3 Width: 0.3 |
Cultivation Details:
Grows well in any ordinary garden soil that is not too heavy[1]. Prefers a moist well-drained soil in sun or semi-shade[4, 200]. Easily grown in a very well-drained rather dry soil in sun or part shade[187].
This plant is adored by slugs and is therefore very difficult to grow in the open garden where slugs are common[187].
A very ornamental plant[1], it is rather rare in the wild so only cultivated plants should be harvested[7].
A greedy plant inhibiting the growth of nearby plants, especially legumes[54].
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Propagation Notes:
Seed - best sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe or else it can be slow and erratic to germinate[200, 238]. Sow the seed in partial shade in rich soil in September or March[111]. Prick out the seedlings when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in the cold frame for their first season. Plant out when dormant in the autumn[K].
Division in early spring or in autumn. The divisions can be difficult to establish[200].
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