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Anemone nemorosa 'Spring Sky'

Also Known As

  • Wood Anemone

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 4"-5"
  • W: 6"-24"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Anemone nemorosa 'Spring Sky' plant details

Anemone nemorosa 'Spring Sky' 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, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Anemone nemorosa 'Spring Sky'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 24 IN - wide, 4 IN - 5 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in spring
Uses: easy-to-grow, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Anemone nemorosa 'Spring Sky'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

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.

Gardening facts about Anemone nemorosa 'Spring Sky' plant

How to Grow Anemone nemorosa 'Spring Sky'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - 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

    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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