Eriocapitella x hybrida

• Attributes:

  Genus:

  Eriocapitella

  Family:

  Ranunculaceae

  Recommended Propagation Strategy:

  Division

  Root Cutting

• Whole Plant Traits:

  Plant Type:

  Herbaceous Perennial

  Perennial

  Poisonous

• Cultural Conditions:

  Light:

  Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

  Soil Drainage:

  Good Drainage

  NC Region:

  Coastal

  Mountains

  Piedmont

  USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:

  4a, 4b, 5b, 5a, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8b, 8a

• Fruit:

  Fruit Description:

  This plant has small fruits often with plumose tails.

• Flowers:

  Flower Color:

  Gold/Yellow

  Green

  Pink

  Purple/Lavender

  Red/Burgundy

  White

  Flower Bloom Time:

  Fall

  Summer

  Flower Petals:

  4-5 petals/rays

  Flower Description:

  Flowers are generally pink or white; however, they can also be white, yellow-green, red, or purple. They are cup-shaped with 5-many petal-like parts and many stamens.

• Leaves:

  Leaf Arrangement:

  Alternate

  Whorled

  Hairs Present:

  No

  Leaf Description:

  This plant has alternate or whorled, finely divided leaves.

• Stem:

  Stem Is Aromatic:

  No

• Landscape:

  Problems:

  Contact Dermatitis

  Poisonous to Humans

• Poisonous to Humans:

  Poison Severity:

  High

  Poison Symptoms:

  TOXIC ONLY IF LARGE QUANTITIES EATEN. CAUSES SEVERE PAIN IN THE MOUTH IF EATEN! Poisonous through ingestion and dermatitis. (Poisonous parts: All parts when fresh). Symptoms may include: Inflammation and blistering upon contact with fresh sap; irritation of mouth, vomiting and diarrhea following ingestion.

  Poison Toxic Principle:

  Protoanemonin

  Causes Contact Dermatitis:

  Yes

  Poison Part:

  Bark

  Flowers

  Fruits

  Leaves

  Roots

  Seeds

  Stems