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Ranunculaceae
Lily of the Field
Anemone coronaria
Faith and anticipation.
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Genus
- Anemone
- Native to
- Mediterranean Region, Middle East
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Type
- tuberous perennial
- Height
- 6-18 in
- Sunlight
- full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- well-drained, rich, sandy
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 7-10
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Many scholars believe this is the flower Jesus referred to in the Sermon on the Mount as 'lilies of the field.'
- The brilliant red form carpets hillsides in Israel and Palestine each spring.
- In Greek mythology, anemones sprang from the blood of Adonis when he was killed by a wild boar.
- The tubers can be stored dry and planted months later, sprouting quickly when soaked and planted.
- The De Caen and St. Brigid anemone series are popular florist varieties derived from this species.
Color meanings
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anticipation
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forsaken love
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protection against evil