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Anemone sylvestris

Snowdrop Anemone

  • Category: Perennial
  • Hardiness Zone:3-8
  • Height:10-18 Inches
  • Spread:15-18 Inches
  • Bloom Color: White
  • Foliage Color: Green

Nodding white flowers bloom freely in spring, then form white woolly fruit. They can spread freely if happily situated. Sweetly fragrant.

Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Foliage Color
Green
Soil Moisture
Moist, Well-Drained
Organic
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Spring
Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Summer
Bloom Time
May - June
Additional Information about Anemone sylvestris

Anemone comes from the Greek work anemos, meaning 'wind'.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Anemone sylvestris

Deadhead for a tidy look. Great to plant with spring bulbs. Prefers rich, well-drained soil for optimum results. Water generously during active growth. Keep on the dry side during winter. Protect from midday sun in hot climates.