Anemone nemorosa (Wood Anemone, Windflower or Thimbleweed)
Botanical Information
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Anemone |
| Species | nemorosa |
| Category | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Origin | Native to Europe. |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4a - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -29 -(-7) |
| Temperature (°F) | -20 - 20 |
| Height | 15 - 45 cm |
| Spread | 15 - 45 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Root cuttings collected in the autumn and cut into 5 cm lengths, then place horizontally in flats barley covering the top. Water and place in a cold frame until growth appears and then pot individually. |
| Cultivation | Moist, humus-rich soil with part to full shade. |
| Pests | Leaf eelworms, caterpillars, powdery mildews and slugs. |
| Notable Specimens | The A. M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Flower Description | Formed from 5 - 8 white sepals with the centre coloured yellow. |
Photographs
Anemone nemerosa, form. Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Anemone nemerosa, flower. Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Anemone nemerosa, flower. Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Anemone nemorosa 'Bowles' Purple'.
Anemone nemorosa 'Vestal'.
Scanning electron microscope image of pollen grain.
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