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Ranunculaceae

Snowdrop Anemone

Anemone sylvestris

Purity of spirit.

Family
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Anemone
Native to
Europe, Western Asia, Siberia
Bloom season
Spring, Summer
Type
perennial
Height
0.5-1.5 ft
Sunlight
part shade to full sun
Soil
Well-drained, chalky, humus-rich soil
Water
moderate
Hardiness
3-9
Lifespan
perennial

Did you know

  • Snowdrop Anemone is one of the few anemones with a noticeable sweet fragrance.
  • The species name 'sylvestris' means 'of the forest,' reflecting its natural woodland habitat.
  • It spreads by underground runners and can form large, elegant colonies over time.
  • The nodding white flowers face downward like snowdrops, which inspired its common name.
  • Snowdrop Anemone has been cultivated in European gardens since at least the 16th century.

Color meanings

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innocence

1

sincerity

Uses

  • woodland gardens
  • ground cover
  • cottage gardens
  • naturalized plantings