Pheasant's eyes thrives in well-drained soil and requires full sun to partial shade for optimal growth. A special care point is ensuring the soil remains consistently moist, but well-drained, as pheasant's eyes is sensitive to waterlogging. Another crucial aspect is providing a cold stratification period to encourage germination. Overall, pheasant's eyes is relatively easy to care for with attention to these specific needs.
Watering schedule: Every week
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
| Care Difficulty | Hard |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Watering Schedule | Every week |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun |
| Soil pH | 6-7 |
| Hardiness Zones |
3-7
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Amur adonis is named for the Greek god Adonis and has ephemeral characteristics. The plant may bloom during the early spring or late winter. It is native to the Amur River, where it got the first part of its name. The flowers have heavy, waxy, yellow petals, and they usually attract butterflies.
Spring pheasant's eye (Adonis vernalis) is native to Eurasia, where it often grows in dry meadows and forest clearings. It is a member of the buttercup family and produces attractive lemon-yellow flowers. It is often cultivated for ornamental purposes, but it is also a highly poisonous plant.
A member of the buttercup family, pheasant's eye (Adonis aestivalis) is named for its resemblance to the orange-red color of a pheasant's eye. The bold petals also feature an inner, dark purple ring. Pheasant's eye is native to Southern Europe but has become widespread in American pastures. It is toxic to pigs and horses.
The flowering period is early spring, and yellow flowers of 3 to 4 cm bloom. At first, the stem does not grow and only the flowers are attached on the short wrapped stalks, but gradually the stems and leaves grow and some flowers bloom. This flower uses petals to gather sunlight at the center of the flower, and its heat attracts insects. Therefore, it opens and closes in response to sunlight (opens when sunlight hits and closes when the sun goes down). The leaves are finely divided. The root has many straight and thick things like burdock.
Like their Greek mythology namesake, pheasant's eye (Adonis annua) are strikingly attractive, with bold red, eight-petaled, bowl-shaped flowers. The flowers were all but wiped out throughout Britain with the rise of herbicides and remain endangered in the UK. Despite their beauty, pheasant's eye and its relatives are toxic for humans and livestock including horses, pigs, cows and sheep.
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