Adonis<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

There are about 20 species of annuals and perennials in this genus from Europe and the cooler parts of Asia in alpine habitats. Named after the Greek god Adonis beloved of Aphrodive who when was killed by a boar and the drops of blood made this annual species red. \u00a0Fern like leaves mostly finely divided especially at the uppermost parts. \u00a0The leaves on the stems form a sort of nest the single bowl shape flower rests. \u00a0The leaves may die back in summer in some species. Perennials are usually have a yellow flower and the annuals are red. \u00a0More frequently the perennials are grown.<\/p>\n

They require cool climate and warm dry summers in a sheltered spot in full sun in moist fertile soil with high humus content and varies species like acidic or alkaline soil.<\/p>\n

Prone to slug <\/i><\/em>damage.<\/p>\n

Adonis annua \u2013 Pheasant\u2019s Eye<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 A quite different erect annual growing 18\u201d tall and foot wide. \u00a0Native to South Europe and southwest Asia. \u00a0The leaves are finely divided with 3 compound leaves 1 \u00bc-2\u201d long with linear leaflets. \u00a0Bears 5-petal bright red cup shaped with a black center flower that\u2019s an 1\u201d across borne early summer. Once used medicinally but now regarded as too toxic for general use.<\/p>\n

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