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Originally an introduction from Europe and Asia, this member of the buttercup family is naturalised in many parts of Britain and widely grown in gardens. The dazzling yellow flowers appear before or at the same time as snowdrops.

type	Tuber
flowers	Bright yellow, mid-winter to early spring
height	10cm (4in)
planting	Plant tubers in late summer, 3–5cm (1–2in) deep and 8cm (3in) apart in groups of six or more
site	Sun whilst flowering, partial shade for the rest of the year. Under deciduous trees or between shrubs
soil	Moist, humus-rich, leaf mould
care	No special care
propagation	Plants will naturally set seed and spread. Alternatively, lift and divide tubers immediately after flowering
wildlife value	Provides early pollen for waking insects. The winter aconite relies on flies and bees for pollination