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Anemone ranunculoides


Yellow Anemone




Family
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Anemone
Species
ranunculoides
Category
Bulbs, Perennials, Weeds
Pronunciation
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
Canadian Hardiness Zone
6a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Height
5-15 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
AprilMay
General Description
Herbaceous and fibrous perennial.
Landscape
Flower borders and underplanting.
Cultivation
Grown best in partial shade in well-drained, humus-rich soil.
Growth
Fast
ID Characteristic
Deeply divided leaves holding solitary flowers with 5 - 6 yellow petals.
Pests
Powdery mildew, leaf spot and a rust.
Habitat
Continental Europe.
Flower Description
The flower is about 1.5 cm diameter, with from 5-8 tepals of rich yellow colouring.
Propagation
Root cuttings collected in the autumn and cut into 5 cm lengths and placed horizontally in flats barley covering the top. Water and place in a cold frame until growth appears and then pot individually.
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