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Anemone sylvestris ‘Madonna’ (Snowdrop Anemone)

Snowdrop Anemone 'Madonna', Snowdrop Windflower 'Madonna'

Anemone Sylvestris Madonna, Snowdrop Anemone Madonna, Snowdrop Windflower Madonna, Perennial for shade, Shade perennials, White flowers

A charming late spring or early summer bloomer, Anemone sylvestris ‘Madonna’ (Snowdrop Anemone) is an ideal groundcover for partially shaded areas. Fragrant, extra large, cup-shaped, pure white flowers, adorned with a ring of prominent golden stamens, are borne singly on slender stems above the lush, finely cut, dark green foliage. These lovely blossoms give way to white, cottony seed heads, providing additional ornamental value. Quite resilient, this Anemone spreads by running rhizomes to form an impressive carpet where its broad, bright faces are highly appealing.

  • Rising up to 9-12 in. tall (22-30 cm) and spreading 12-18 in. (30-45 cm), this Anemone naturalizes well.
  • Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in part shade or full shade. Thrives in moist, sandy soils where it will spread more quickly (less so in clay soils).
  • Undemanding and virtually pest-free and disease-free, this Anemone is a welcomed addition to shaded gardens, rock gardens, naturalized areas, wildlife gardens or woodlands. Perfect for plantings under perennials or shrubs or as groundcover. Good as cut flowers too!
  • Deer and rabbit resistant!
  • Cut back to basal foliage after flowering to promote new blooms in summer.
  • Ingestion may cause mild stomach upset

Requirements

Hardiness 3 - 8
Heat Zones 1 - 9
Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Ranunculaceae
Genus Anemone
Common names Windflower, Anemone
Exposure Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early)
Height 9" - 1'
(23cm - 30cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 12" - 18"
(30cm - 50cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy
Tolerance Full Shade, Deer, Rabbit
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs
Garden Styles Prairie and Meadow, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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Requirements

Hardiness 3 - 8
Heat Zones 1 - 9
Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Ranunculaceae
Genus Anemone
Common names Windflower, Anemone
Exposure Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early)
Height 9" - 1'
(23cm - 30cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 12" - 18"
(30cm - 50cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy
Tolerance Full Shade, Deer, Rabbit
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs
Garden Styles Prairie and Meadow, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard
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