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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 113
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — forming impressive drifts; ground cover / perennial for full or half or shade
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 158
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — surrounding a central cluster of yellow stamens.<br><br>Preferring dappled sunlight; expect a flush of starry, image 117
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 88
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — Anemone nemorosa requires well-draining; adequate moisture is essential during growth periods, image 118
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — They partner beautifully with other shade-loving perennials such as ferns and hostas; is a captivating perennial, image 98
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — thus planning companion plantings that will sustain visual interest through the summer and fall is prudent; this, image 101
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — In early spring, its delicate white flowers, which may have a slight pink tint, typically span 1 inch across; consider their
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 106
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 93
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — consider their ability to naturalize over time; forming impressive drifts
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — Anemone nemorosa requires well-draining
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) — expect a flush of starry blooms; humus-rich soil that emulates the leaf-litter found in its natural forest floor, image 114
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — The ideal pH range for this plant is slightly acidic to neutral
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — consider their ability to naturalize over time; forming impressive drifts, image 70
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — Anemone nemorosa requires well-draining; adequate moisture is essential during growth periods, image 66
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — The ideal pH range for this plant is slightly acidic to neutral; making it ideal for naturalizing in shaded, image 94
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — They partner beautifully with other shade-loving perennials such as ferns and hostas; is a captivating perennial, image 72
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — humus-rich soil and part to full shade; ground cover / perennial with blue and pink and white blooms, image 82
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — humus-rich soil and part to full shade; ground cover / perennial with blue and pink and white blooms, image 56
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — Adequate moisture is essential during growth periods; often with a hint of blue or pink on the reverse, image 95
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — the plant will go dormant; anemone nemorosa requires well-draining
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