Anemone nemorosa 'Leeds Variety'

Also Known As

Crowfoot
Leeds Variety Windflower
Leeds Variety Wood Anemone
Smell Fox

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 5"-6"
W: 6"-18"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Anemone nemorosa 'Leeds Variety' plant details

Anemone nemorosa 'Leeds Variety' 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 - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Anemone nemorosa 'Leeds Variety'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 18 IN - wide, 5 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Anemone nemorosa 'Leeds Variety'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A robust grower with large white flowers it will form rather large mats if happy, and looks great creeping around under shrubs or in a lightly shaded woodland garden. ZONE 4

By: Arrowhead Alpines

A vigorous variety with very large white flowers, flushed pink as they age. 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.