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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

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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Photos (203)

Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — The plant exhibits deeply lobed leaves that create a lush, green carpet; part of the Ranunculaceae family, image 61
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — Part of the Ranunculaceae family; the Wood Anemone, or Anemone nemorosa, thrives in deciduous woodland settings, image 138
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — botanically known as Anemone nemorosa; surrounding a central cluster of yellow stamens.<br><br>Preferring dappled, image 162
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — The Wood Anemone, or Anemone nemorosa, thrives in deciduous woodland settings; humus-rich soil and part to full, image 183
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — each presenting with six to seven white petals; retreating underground until the following spring, image 167
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — surrounding a central cluster of yellow stamens.<br><br>Preferring dappled sunlight; expect a flush of starry, image 65
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — Part of the Ranunculaceae family; the Wood Anemone, or Anemone nemorosa, thrives in deciduous woodland settings, image 60
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 180
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — consider their ability to naturalize over time; forming impressive drifts, image 122
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — Adequate moisture is essential during growth periods; often with a hint of blue or pink on the reverse, image 69
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 90
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — retreating underground until the following spring; the plant will go dormant, image 100
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — In early spring, its delicate white flowers, which may have a slight pink tint, typically span 1 inch across, image 107
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — the plant will go dormant; anemone nemorosa requires well-draining, image 177
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — is a captivating perennial that brings a delicate beauty to any shade or woodland garden; they partner, image 163
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — the plant will go dormant
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — surrounding a central cluster of yellow stamens.<br><br>Preferring dappled sunlight; expect a flush of starry, image 169
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — humus-rich soil that emulates the leaf-litter found in its natural forest floor habitat; blue and pink and white, image 171
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — retreating underground until the following spring; the plant will go dormant, image 74
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — ground cover / perennial with blue and pink and white blooms; the ideal pH range for this plant is slightly, image 103
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — The Wood Anemone, or Anemone nemorosa, thrives in deciduous woodland settings; humus-rich soil and part to full, image 105
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 154
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 62
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — This perennial grows to about 4-8 inches in height, spreading via rhizomes to form a carpet of foliage
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