Anemone narcissiflora
narcissus-flowered anemone
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.
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drained, Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native to the UK
- 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
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