Anemone narcissiflora

RHS Plant Profile
narcissus-flowered anemone

Synonyms

Anemonastrum narcissiflorum

Herbaceous Perennial

A small alpine, clump-forming perennial with mid-green leaves cut deeply into fine lobes. Has white single flowers with a blue reverse and yellow centres in spring after which it will die back until late autumn.

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand, Clay

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

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

Growing Conditions

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

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5

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
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
Eurasia

How to Grow

Cultivation

Will grow well in well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division in summer when dormant

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Rock garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to leaf and bud eelworms, and damage from slugs

Diseases

May be susceptible to Powdery mildews