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Herbaceous Perennial
Anemone × lipsiensis
yellow wood anemone
A vigorous, rhizomatous perennial with deeply divided leaves and primrose-yellow flowers in spring
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Anemone are herbaceous perennials with fibrous, rhizomatous or tuberous rootstocks, palmately lobed leaves and saucer-shaped, usually 5-petalled flowers
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil. Drier conditions are tolerated when dormant in summer
Propagation
Separate the rhizomes in early summer when the foliage has died back
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Rock garden
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
- Garden edging
- Ground cover
- Flower borders and beds
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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