Wood Anemone - Dainty Spring Bloomers for the Woodland Garden
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Voting ends May 18. If your garden is has dappled shade and you
are looking for a lovely spring woodlander to combine with
spring bulbs, Trillium and Hepatica, then try growing wood
anemone, Anemone nemorosa. Available in white, pink or blue
shades, this charming spring flower is sure to delight you!
(Editor's Note: This article was originally published on June 5,
2010. Your comments are welcome, but please be aware that
authors of previously published articles may not be able to
promptly respond to new questions or comments.) One of the
harbingers of the European spring is drifts of wood anemone
growing under the deciduous forests of beech, oak and
maple.Botanically, wood anemones are called Anemone nemorosa.
Plants produce wiry stems to 10 to 25 cm.Each st