Anemone ranunculoides

RHS Plant Profile
yellow anemone
yellow anemone RHS 2000

Other common names

wood ginger, yellow wood anemone

Synonyms

Anemone lutea

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Herbaceous Perennial

A herbaceous perennial with a slender rhizome and deeply divided leaves. Solitary flowers 2-2.5cm in width have 5-6 golden-yellow petals

Position

Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

Up to 10 cm

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
Up to 10 cm

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Ranunculaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Potentially harmful
Contact with sap may irritate skin. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Genus
Anemone are herbaceous perennials with fibrous, rhizomatous or tuberous rootstocks, palmately lobed leaves and saucer-shaped, usually 5-petalled flowers
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
Europe to Siberia and Caucasus

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Drier conditions tolerated when dormant in summer

Propagation

Propagate by division of rhizomes after the leaves have died down

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Garden edging

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and caterpillars

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews, leaf spot and a rust