Adonis aestivalis - Pheasant's Eye originated in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The name is steeped in Greek Mythology. If you remember your mythology, Adonis was a beautiful man who upset a Greek Goddess and was killed by a boar. His blood is the same color as the flower in this description. It is also a poisonous plant, being lower on the poison list, but it does have poison properties. But in the same breath it is used as a Medicinal plant for some of its properties are known to herbalists as an alternative to digitalis as well as a treatment for kidney problems. It is a member of the Buttercup Family.
 
          25+  fresh seed per pack     
 
Planting Zone: 5 – 9
 
Full Sun
 
Height: Up to 2 Feet
 
Width: 6 – 12 inches
 
Low Toxicity but Poisonous
 
Medicinal:  Heart and Kidney
 
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