Snowdrop Anemone
Anemone Sylvestris
Overview
The Snowdrop Anemone (Anemone sylvestris) is a charming perennial known for its delicate white spring blooms with a soft fragrance. Growing 12-18 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide, it thrives in partial shade and well-drained soil. Its attractive foliage provides a lush backdrop in woodland gardens or along borders. Hardy in zones 4-8, it can spread, forming an enchanting carpet of flowers, ideal for naturalistic or cottage-style landscapes.
Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 2–9Type Ground cover, Perennial
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half, Shade
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 2–9
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Ground cover, Perennial
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
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