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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
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.

Gardening facts about Anemone nemorosa 'Leeds Variety' plant

How to Grow Anemone nemorosa 'Leeds Variety'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • 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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