This small perennial grows by rhizomes, creating a little carpet of blue-green, deeply lobes leaves and absolutely bright white flowers 3 to 6 inches tall. Slow-spreading, it makes an attractive woodland groundcover. Generally planted as a bulb in the fall.
The anemone nemorosa grows best in slightly acidic, well-drained, rich soil, in part sun. Heavy or wet soils will cause it to be short lived. Well drained soil is the key. Best in part shade (avoid hot afternoon sun). Naturalize under trees and large shrubs. Plants begin to go dormant in summer as temperatures rise and tree leaves reach mature size (more shade). Established plants tolerate some drought when dormant. Typically available as bulbs...set rhizomes 2" deep and 6-8" apart.