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Anemone nemorosa

Also Known As

Anemone nemerosa
European Wood Anemone
Wood Anemone

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 4"-8"
W: 8"-24"

planting zones

4a-9b

Anemone nemorosa plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Anemone nemorosa

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN - 24 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Anemone nemorosa

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This charming woodland groundcover produces cute little one inch wide anemone flowers in early spring above the nicely dissected foliage. Each year we carry a number of varieties in shades of white, blue, green, and yellow. Use wood anemones to underplant dark flowered hellebores in order to help show them off against the dark soil.