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botanical name:
Anemone nemorosa
© Deeproot Plant Base
common name: Wood Anemone, Windflower
family: Ranunculaceae
characteristics:
perennial
height: 0.10m
width: 0.30m
growth rate: fast
growth habit: mounding
leaf colour: green
flower colour: white
main season: Spring

poisonous or irritant
aspect:
part shade, shade
conditions:
moist soil
preferred soil pH: any
minimum temp: -15°C
USDA zone: 4 to 8
description:
Small star like white flowers over ferny green foliage. Spreads by underground rhizomes and self seeds if conditions are suitable. An invaluable and charming woodland plant, eventually forming a carpet under trees and shrubs.
cultivation:
Like cool shade and a rich soil with plenty of leaf mould.
propagation:
Separate rhizomes in spring or after foliage has died back.
usage:
Woodland gardens, shady borders.