General Culture:
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in part shade. Tolerates full shade. Prefers moist, sandy-humusy soils. Can be very aggressive in loose soils, but spreads less in clay soils.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
This spring-blooming anemone features cup-shaped, 1.5-2" diameter, fragrant, 5-sepaled, often nodding, white flowers with yellow anthers in the center. Flowers are borne singly on upright stems growing to 18" tall above medium green, deeply-lobed foliage. Flowers give way to white, woolly seed heads. Repeat bloom may occur in the cooler weather of early autumn. Snowdrop anemone is a rhizomatous plant that forms spreading patches.
Problems: Click for detailed list of pests and problems.
No serious insect or disease problems.
Uses:
Excellent spring flower for the shaded or woodland garden. Good for naturalized areas or wild gardens.
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