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Other common names snowdrop anemony snowdrop windflower
Family Ranunculaceae
Genus Anemone are herbaceous perennials with fibrous, rhizomatous or tuberous rootstocks, palmately lobed leaves and saucer-shaped, usually 5-petalled flowers
Details A. sylvestris is a herbaceous perennial spreading rapidly by root suckers. The long-stalked leaves are mid-green and deeply divided. White flowers up to 8cm across, with golden stamens appear in late spring and early summer
Plant range Europe, Caucasus
Foliage Deciduous
Habit Suckering
Toxicity Ingestion may cause mild stomach upset
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H6
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Aspect South-facing or West-facing or East-facing or North-facing
Exposure Sheltered or Exposed
Clay
Loam
MoistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
SoilClay, Loam
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 0.5-1 metres
Ultimate spread 0.1-0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height 2-5 years
Cultivation Grow in humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
Propagation Propagate by division in early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types Flower borders and beds Cottage & Informal Garden Wildflower meadow
Pruning Cut back after flowering
Pests May be damaged by eelworms, slugs and caterpillars
Diseases Powdery mildews may be a problem
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