Anemone Sylvestris - Anemone
🌿 Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Common name: Snowdrop Anemone
Scientific name: Anemone sylvestris
Flower color: Pure white, delicate single flowers with golden yellow stamens
Mature height: 0.30–0.45 m
Mature spread: 0.40–0.60 m
Habit: Upright, graceful, forming compact and airy clumps
Blooming period: May to June
Exposure: Sun to partial shade
Watering needs: Moderate, prefers moist soil in spring
Soil type: Well-drained, fertile, rich in organic matter
Hardiness zone: Zone 3 to 8
Drought tolerance: Moderate, prefers regular moisture
Nectar-rich plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes, especially bees and butterflies
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Care
Plant in sun to partial shade in fertile, well-drained, and moist soil. Water regularly at planting to establish a strong root system, then maintain constant moisture during the growing season. Divide clumps every three to four years in spring to rejuvenate plants and stimulate abundant flowering.
This hardy and reliable perennial thrives in sunny gardens and semi-shaded areas. Its delicate white flowers bring natural purity to borders, mixed beds, and spring gardens. Ideal for creating light and airy compositions, it establishes easily and faithfully returns each year.

