A delightful late spring bloomer with delicate charm and an iron constitution. Pure white flowers, measuring nearly 2 in. across, are borne singly on bare stems above the attractive dark green, divided foliage. For added ornamental value, the lovely blossoms leave behind interesting white, wooly seed heads as they fade.
This species of anenome spreads by running rhizomes, making it a choice groundcover for partially shaded areas. It will grow in any type of soil, but will spread more quickly in loose, sandy loam.
Height:
12.0-15.0 Inches
Spread:
12.0-18.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
White Shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Late Spring Early Summer
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate:
Rapid
Garden Style:
Eclectic Rock Garden Woodland Shade
Other Features:
Border Plant Cut Flower Cut Foliage Edging Ground Cover
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Anenome sylvestris grows best in loose soils and part shade. It will tolerate more sun, however, if ample moisture is available. Though this species grows like a groundcover, it can easily be kept in bounds. New plantlets are easily lifted. The lush foliage makes an ideal cover for the dying foliage of spring bulbs.
After the Snowdrop Anemone blooms, shear it back to the basal foliage. This may stimulate another round of blooms in summer.
Anemones used to be called "windflowers."
Height:
12.0-15.0 Inches
Spread:
12.0-18.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
White Shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Late Spring Early Summer
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate:
Rapid
Garden Style:
Eclectic Rock Garden Woodland Shade
Other Features:
Border Plant Cut Flower Cut Foliage Edging Ground Cover
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Anenome sylvestris grows best in loose soils and part shade. It will tolerate more sun, however, if ample moisture is available. Though this species grows like a groundcover, it can easily be kept in bounds. New plantlets are easily lifted. The lush foliage makes an ideal cover for the dying foliage of spring bulbs.
After the Snowdrop Anemone blooms, shear it back to the basal foliage. This may stimulate another round of blooms in summer.
Anemones used to be called "windflowers."
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