Winter Aconite is hardy in zones 5-7. The pretty shiny yellow flowers of Winter Aconite bloom when the early crocus bloom with their flowers held above the palm shaped leaves. ... Deer won't eat the plants or flowers either.

What winter plants will deer not eat?

Daffodils, foxgloves, and poppies are common flowers with a toxicity that deer avoid. Deer also tend to turn their noses up at fragrant plants with strong scents. Herbs such as sages, ornamental salvias, and lavender, as well as flowers like peonies and bearded irises, are just “stinky” to deer.

How do I get rid of winter aconite?

Do not dig up the plants when they are done blooming. Allow the foliage to die back naturally. By the time your lawn is ready to mow, the leaves on the winter aconite will be withered and browned, ready to be cut off along with the first blades of grass of the year.