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Anemone apennina 'Alba'

Also Known As

  • APENNINE ANEMONE

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 6"-8"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Anemone apennina 'Alba' plant details

Anemone apennina 'Alba' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Anemone apennina 'Alba'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: clumping, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Anemone apennina 'Alba'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

White flowers with narrow petals are slightly flushed blue. Grows in dense clumps. Likes same soil as A. nemerosa, but a bit more sun.

Gardening facts about Anemone apennina 'Alba' plant

How to Grow Anemone apennina 'Alba'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 18"-36"

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  • even moisture - regular
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Width: 1'-4'

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  • sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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