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Anemone drummondii

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 8"-15"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 2b-9b

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Anemone drummondii plant details

Anemone drummondii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Anemone drummondii

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, repeat-blooming, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Anemone drummondii

USDA Zones: 2b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A quite variable species growing wild in the western states from California to Alaska. This form looks much like Anemone multifida, but about twice as large in all parts, especially the flowers. Blooms for us several times in spring and summer.

Gardening facts about Anemone drummondii plant

How to Grow Anemone drummondii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 18"-36"

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  • even moisture - regular
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  • even moisture - regular
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  • sun - dappled shade
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  • sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

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  • even moisture - regular
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