Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) is a bulbous (or similar) plant that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.
This plant has several common names including: wood anemone, lady’s nightcap, moonflower, nightcaps, old woman’s nest, wind-flower, wood crowfoot or wood windflower.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: wood anemone, lady’s nightcap, moonflower, nightcaps, old woman’s nest, wind-flower, wood crowfoot, wood windflower
Scientific name: Anemone nemorosa
Plant type: Bulbs
Habit: Columnar / Upright
Height: 10cm – 50cm
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: Informal Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden, Wildflower meadow
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) – Uoaei1, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
