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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 5–8Climate Mediterranean, Temperate
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — The Wood Anemone, or Anemone nemorosa, thrives in deciduous woodland settings
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — This perennial grows to about 4-8 inches in height, spreading via rhizomes to form a carpet of foliageWood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — In early spring, its delicate white flowers, which may have a slight pink tint, typically span 1 inch acrossWood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — humus-rich soil and part to full shadeWood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — making it ideal for naturalizing in shaded garden spots or underplanting beneath treesWood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — botanically known as Anemone nemorosaWood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — is a captivating perennial that brings a delicate beauty to any shade or woodland garden+176

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Ranunculaceae
Climate
Mediterranean, Temperate

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Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — The Wood Anemone, or Anemone nemorosa, thrives in deciduous woodland settings
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — This perennial grows to about 4-8 inches in height, spreading via rhizomes to form a carpet of foliage
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — In early spring, its delicate white flowers, which may have a slight pink tint, typically span 1 inch across
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — humus-rich soil and part to full shade
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — making it ideal for naturalizing in shaded garden spots or underplanting beneath trees
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — botanically known as Anemone nemorosa
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — is a captivating perennial that brings a delicate beauty to any shade or woodland garden
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — Part of the Ranunculaceae family
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — The plant exhibits deeply lobed leaves that create a lush, green carpet
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — expect a flush of starry blooms
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — each presenting with six to seven white petals
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — often with a hint of blue or pink on the reverse
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — humus-rich soil that emulates the leaf-litter found in its natural forest floor habitat
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — The ideal pH range for this plant is slightly acidic to neutral
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — Adequate moisture is essential during growth periods
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — consider their ability to naturalize over time
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — forming impressive drifts
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — They partner beautifully with other shade-loving perennials such as ferns and hostas
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — the plant will go dormant
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — retreating underground until the following spring
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — thus planning companion plantings that will sustain visual interest through the summer and fall is prudent
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — blue and pink and white flowers in the garden
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — ground cover / perennial with blue and pink and white blooms
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — surrounding a central cluster of yellow stamens.<br><br>Preferring dappled sunlight

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