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Wood Anemone

Anemone Nemorosa

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Overview

The Wood Anemone, or Anemone nemorosa, thrives in deciduous woodland settings. This perennial grows to about 4-8 inches in height, spreading via rhizomes to form a carpet of foliage. In early spring, its delicate white flowers, which may have a slight pink tint, typically span 1 inch across. It prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil and part to full shade, making it ideal for naturalizing in shaded garden spots or underplanting beneath trees.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater High, MediumZones 5–8Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Mediterranean, Temperate
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — making it ideal for naturalizing in shaded garden spots or underplanting beneath trees
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — is a captivating perennial that brings a delicate beauty to any shade or woodland gardenWood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — The Wood Anemone, or Anemone nemorosa, thrives in deciduous woodland settings; humus-rich soil and part to full, image 53Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — The ideal pH range for this plant is slightly acidic to neutral; making it ideal for naturalizing in shaded, image 68Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — is a captivating perennial that brings a delicate beauty to any shade or woodland garden; they partner, image 85Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — botanically known as Anemone nemorosa; surrounding a central cluster of yellow stamens.<br><br>Preferring dappled, image 58Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — Adequate moisture is essential during growth periods+196

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
High, Medium
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Ranunculaceae
Climate
Mediterranean, Temperate

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Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — making it ideal for naturalizing in shaded garden spots or underplanting beneath trees
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — is a captivating perennial that brings a delicate beauty to any shade or woodland garden
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — The Wood Anemone, or Anemone nemorosa, thrives in deciduous woodland settings; humus-rich soil and part to full, image 53
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — The ideal pH range for this plant is slightly acidic to neutral; making it ideal for naturalizing in shaded, image 68
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — is a captivating perennial that brings a delicate beauty to any shade or woodland garden; they partner, image 85
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — botanically known as Anemone nemorosa; surrounding a central cluster of yellow stamens.<br><br>Preferring dappled, image 58
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — Adequate moisture is essential during growth periods
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — blue and pink and white flowers in the garden; the plant exhibits deeply lobed leaves that create a lush, green, image 128
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — making it ideal for naturalizing in shaded garden spots or underplanting beneath trees; botanically known as, image 135
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — The ideal pH range for this plant is slightly acidic to neutral; making it ideal for naturalizing in shaded, image 172
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — often with a hint of blue or pink on the reverse; in early spring, its delicate white flowers, which may have a, image 168
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — This perennial grows to about 4-8 inches in height, spreading via rhizomes to form a carpet of foliage; each, image 80
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — surrounding a central cluster of yellow stamens.<br><br>Preferring dappled sunlight; expect a flush of starry, image 143
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — each presenting with six to seven white petals; retreating underground until the following spring, image 63
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — each presenting with six to seven white petals
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — The ideal pH range for this plant is slightly acidic to neutral; making it ideal for naturalizing in shaded garden spots or
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — Part of the Ranunculaceae family; the Wood Anemone, or Anemone nemorosa, thrives in deciduous woodland settings
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — Part of the Ranunculaceae family; the Wood Anemone, or Anemone nemorosa, thrives in deciduous woodland settings, image 112
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — In early spring, its delicate white flowers, which may have a slight pink tint, typically span 1 inch across, image 81
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — each presenting with six to seven white petals; retreating underground until the following spring, image 141
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — The ideal pH range for this plant is slightly acidic to neutral; making it ideal for naturalizing in shaded, image 120
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — expect a flush of starry blooms; humus-rich soil that emulates the leaf-litter found in its natural forest floor, image 140
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — The plant exhibits deeply lobed leaves that create a lush, green carpet; part of the Ranunculaceae family, image 165
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — humus-rich soil and part to full shade; ground cover / perennial with blue and pink and white blooms, image 108
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