Anemone sylvestris
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A spreading woodland-edge perennial with deeply divided green foliage, fragrant nodding white cups, golden stamens and woolly seed heads.
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Description
Anemone sylvestris is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial that spreads into leafy colonies. Long-stalked deeply divided green leaves form the ground layer, while upright stems carry fragrant, often nodding white cup-shaped flowers centred by golden stamens. Spent flowers develop distinctive woolly seed heads.
Grow it outdoors in partial shade or gentle sun in humus-rich soil that remains moist but drains freely. It suits woodland gardens, naturalised borders and wild areas, but root suckers may travel quickly in loose soil. Divide established colonies when needed and remove unwanted shoots to keep the patch within its allotted space.
Additional information
| Height | 10 in – 2 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 10 in – 2 ft |
| Flowering months | April, May, June |
| Synonyms | Anemonoides sylvestris |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | no |
| Color flower spring | White, Yellow |
| Color flower summer | White, Yellow |
| Aspect | East, South, West, North |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Clump-former, Suckering |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Scent | Fragrant |
| Shape | Spreading |
| Suggest planting location | Woodland Garden, Shade Garden, Garden edging and borders, Wildlife friendly gardens, Underplanting for roses and shrubs |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Ground cover, Cutting Garden, Naturalizing, Edging Plant, Shade Garden, Pollinator-Friendly |
| Years to max height | 2–5 years |
| Drought resistance | no |
| Soil | Clay, Loam |
| Local names | Snowdrop Windflower, Snowdrop Anemone, Woodland Anemone |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23015235, ZANESY4PT, 201810729, 201767002 |
| Cultivation | Maintain evenly moist drained soil, allow some flowers to develop woolly seed heads and divide crowded patches when needed. |
| Usps | Fragrant white cups illuminate shaded borders in spring, Woolly seed heads extend the seasonal display after flowering, Fragrant nodding white cups carry a vivid centre of golden stamens |
| Propagation | Propagate by division of established colonies, rooted suckers or root cuttings. Seed can be sown when ripe, though establishment is slower. |
| Pests | Slugs, Snails |
| Diseases | Powdery mildew, Fungal leaf spots, Root rot |
| Pruning | Cut old foliage back after it has died down. Remove unwanted root suckers and spent seed heads where spread or self-seeding must be controlled. |
| Hazardous information | All parts are harmful if eaten and sap may irritate sensitive skin. Wear gloves when dividing and keep plant material away from children and pets. |
| Watering instructions | Water new divisions regularly until established and maintain even moisture during spring growth. Allow excess water to drain and avoid persistent saturation. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow outdoors in partial shade or gentle full sun where soil remains evenly moist. Dappled light beneath deciduous shrubs is ideal. |