Anemone Elfin Swan PP30496

Scientific Name: Anemone 'Macane017'

Also Known As

Anemone 'Elfin Swan'
Elfin Swan Anemone

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 10"-18"
W: 12"-20"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Anemone Elfin Swan PP30496 plant details

Anemone Elfin Swan PP30496 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer lavender and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Anemone Elfin Swan PP30496

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 20 IN - wide, 10 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, long-blooming, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Anemone Elfin Swan PP30496

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Anemone 'Elfin Swan' is the dwarf version of 'Wild Swan' with nodding purple buds opening to large, white outward-facing flowers with purple reverses reaching just 14 inches high. Flowers over an extended period from late spring into fall. Deep green mounds of foliage. A hybrid bred in Scotland involving A. rupicola and up to 4-5 other parents! Mainly clumping and non-invasive. Pollinator attactor. Deer and rabbit resistant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Smallest of the ‘Swan Series’, clumping mounds of pretty foliage are about 10” tall and 20” wide over time with flowering stems dancing well above the foliage with their lilac reverses and cheerful sunny centers, blooming early summer to frost. Sun to part shade, good garden soil with consistent moisture. Nice cut flowers.