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Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front

Soil

Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Adonis brevistyla is native to Bhutan, Tibet and China, where it's typically found growing on open slopes. It's a pretty, alpine plant with fern-like leaves and large, bowl-shaped, brilliant white flowers with a bright yellow centre. It's ideal for growing in rockeries, at the front of borders and in containers.

For best results grow Adonis brevistyla in moist but well-drained, neutral soil in partial shade.

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Adonis ‘Brevistyla’ and wildlife

Adonis ‘Brevistyla’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Adonis ‘Brevistyla’ poisonous?

Adonis ‘Brevistyla’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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