Adonis vernalis, commonly known as Spring Pheasant’s Eye, is a perennial herb that is native to a variety of habitats including open forests, forest clearings, steppes, and dry meadows across Eurasia, from Western Europe to Siberia. It typically grows to a height of 10-30 cm (4-12 inches) and is known for its bright yellow flowers that can reach up to 3 inches in diameter, blooming in early to mid-spring. The flowers are showy and conspicuous, making it a desirable plant for spring interest in gardens.

Spring Pheasant’s Eye is valued for its early-season blooms and is often used in rock gardens, alpine collections, and as part of mixed herbaceous borders. It prefers full sun to partial shade and thrives in well-drained, alkaline (calcareous) soils. While it is drought-tolerant once established, it benefits from moderate moisture during the growing season. Gardeners should be cautious as all parts of the plant are toxic due to the presence of cardiostimulant compounds, which have been historically used in traditional medicine to treat heart-related ailments. It is rarely bothered by pests or diseases but should not be ingested by humans or animals.CC BY-SA 4.0