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snowdrop windflower

Anemone sylvestris

Genus: Anemone
Family: Ranunculaceae
Common Names: snowdrop anemony

About this plant

A herbaceous perennial spreading rapidly by root suckers. The long-stalked leaves are mid-green and deeply divided. White flowers up to 8cm across, with golden stamens appear in late spring and early summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingSouth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring

Pests

May be damaged by eelworms, slugs and caterpillars

Diseases

Powdery mildews may be a problem

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverWildflower Meadow

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Suckering

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years