Summer Pheasant's Eye

Did you know

• Named after the Greek god Adonis, whose blood was said to have spawned red flowers where it fell after his death.
• The bright scarlet petals often have a dark spot at the base, creating a striking eye-like pattern.
• It was once a common cornfield weed in Europe but has become increasingly rare due to modern agriculture.
• Summer Pheasant's Eye is now a protected species in several European countries because of its dramatic population decline.
• The plant contains cardiac glycosides similar to digitalis and was historically used as a heart stimulant.

Color meanings

Uses

• wildflower meadows
• historical medicinal use