Eranthis cilicica

Eranthis cilicica naturalizes by both bulb offsets and, over time, seed. Not a bulb, Eranthis cilicica is a wizened, irregularly shaped, small dark tuber.

Dating back to 1892, this naturalizing heirloom was often used in centuries-old stinzenplanten lawn plantings in the Netherlands.

Deer- and rodent-resistant, Eranthis is best grown in moist, humus-rich, neutral pH, well-draining soil in full sun to partial sunlight. It can handle, and may even prefer, soil that has a bit more moisture in the winter and spring, but never in a spot that gets waterlogged at any time. It is a good forcer. Bulb size: 3.5 to 4 cm. Full to partial sunlight. Bloom time in horticultural zone 5: March/April. Plant 4″ deep and 4″ apart. HZ: 5-8. Height: 4″.. Photo credit to Van Engelen Inc.