Anemone nemorosa 'Allenii'

Also Known As

Crowfoot
Smell Fox
Windflower
Wood Anemone

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4"-5"
W: 8"-18"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Anemone nemorosa 'Allenii' plant details

Anemone nemorosa 'Allenii' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Anemone nemorosa 'Allenii'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN - 18 IN - wide, 4 IN - 5 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in spring
Uses: woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Anemone nemorosa 'Allenii'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A large flowered form with pale blue flowers that are a deeper shade on the reverse, it thrives under cool rich shaded conditions but will tolerate a surprising range of conditions.. ZONE 4

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Very similar to 'Robinsoniana' if not close to identical, but definitely interchangeable. Spreading, easy to grow "filler" for the woodland garden or in front of a shady border. Prefers moist, humusy soil but tolerates drier soil in summer as they are then dormant.