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Anemone sylvestris
uh-NEM-oh-nee sil-VES-triss
Perennials: Flower
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
In Greek, Anemone means 'daughter of the wind'. Dark green foliage with graceful upright flower stems that rise above the foliage. They thrive in light to partial shade but will tolerate Full Sun as long as there is sufficient moisture.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
White
Flower Color
White
Blooming Time
Early Spring - Mid Spring
Habit
Mounding
Height
12–18 in
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Bell
Characteristics
Type
Open-Pollinated
Safety
Poisonous
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Woodland
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Part Sun - Full Shade
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Moderately well-drained
Soil Moisture
Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
Low pH may cause nutrient toxicity
Soil Amendment(s)
Organic Matter Recommended
Fertilizer
Minimal Fertilizer Needed
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Early Spring
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Divide After Bloom