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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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Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — forming impressive drifts; ground cover / perennial for full or half or shade, image 175
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — botanically known as Anemone nemorosa; surrounding a central cluster of yellow stamens.<br><br>Preferring dappled, image 110
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — blue and pink and white flowers in the garden; the plant exhibits deeply lobed leaves that create a lush, green carpet
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — Adequate moisture is essential during growth periods; often with a hint of blue or pink on the reverse
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — ground cover / perennial with blue and pink and white blooms; the ideal pH range for this plant is slightly, image 129
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — making it ideal for naturalizing in shaded garden spots or underplanting beneath trees; botanically known as Anemone nemorosa
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — the plant will go dormant; anemone nemorosa requires well-draining, image 125
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — They partner beautifully with other shade-loving perennials such as ferns and hostas; is a captivating perennial, image 150
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — Adequate moisture is essential during growth periods; often with a hint of blue or pink on the reverse, image 147
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — This perennial grows to about 4-8 inches in height, spreading via rhizomes to form a carpet of foliage; each presenting with
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — thus planning companion plantings that will sustain visual interest through the summer and fall is prudent; this, image 75
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — ground cover / perennial for full or half or shade; thus planning companion plantings that will sustain visual interest
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — ground cover / perennial for full or half or shade; thus planning companion plantings that will sustain visual, image 182
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — The Wood Anemone, or Anemone nemorosa, thrives in deciduous woodland settings; humus-rich soil and part to full, image 131
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — is a captivating perennial that brings a delicate beauty to any shade or woodland garden; they partner, image 137
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