Anemone ranunculoides (Yellow Anemone)


Botanical Information

FamilyRanunculaceae
GenusAnemone
Speciesranunculoides
CategoryBulbs, Perennials, Wildflowers & Weeds
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height5-15 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionHerbaceous and fibrous perennial.
ID CharacteristicDeeply divided leaves holding solitary flowers with 5 - 6 yellow petals.
LandscapeFlower borders and underplanting.
PropagationRoot cuttings collected in the autumn and cut into 5 cm lengths and placed horizontally in flats barley covering the top. Water and place in a cold frame until growth appears and then pot individually.
CultivationGrown best in partial shade in well-drained, humus-rich soil.
PestsPowdery mildew, leaf spot and a rust.
HabitatContinental Europe.
Flower DescriptionThe flower is about 1.5 cm diameter, with from 5-8 tepals of rich yellow colouring.

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