Anemone sylvestris (Snowdrop Windflower)


Botanical Information

FamilyRanunculaceae
GenusAnemone
Speciessylvestris
CategoryPerennials
OriginEastern and Central Europe, Caucasus.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2a - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-32 -(-7)
Temperature (°F)-25 - 20
Height30 - 45 cm
Spread22 - 30 cm
Flowering PeriodApril

Description and Growing Information

ShapeSpreading and mat-forming.
LandscapeGardening planting.
CultivationFull sun and full shade. Moist, well-drained humusy soils. Prefers clay.
PestsDeer tolerant.
Notable SpecimensFanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatWoodland.
Leaf DescriptionUpright stems that grow up to 45 cm tall. The leaves are deeply-lobed.
Flower DescriptionCup-shaped, 3 - 5 cm in diameter, fragrant, 5-sepaled and nodding.
Colour DescriptionThe flowers are white with a yellow anthers in the center. The leaves are green.

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