• Anemone sylvestris (snowdrop anemone) single flower
  • Anemone sylvestris (snowdrop anemone) in bloom
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Anemone sylvestris (snowdrop anemone) single flower
Anemone sylvestris (snowdrop anemone) in bloom

Anemone sylvestris | snowdrop anemone

This plant will not be available in 2026, however, propagation is planned/underway. Please sign up for the waitlist below to receive updates on availability in future years.

Snowdrop Anemone is a tough plant with a delicate appearance. Fragrant, cup-shaped flowers are held on long, silky stems above carpets of dark green, ferny foliage. This steppe native prefers a sunny, well-drained spot and makes an excellent seasonal companion to early-flowering spring bulbs. Spreads vigorously. May rebloom periodically through summer and fall. Deer and rabbit resistant.

Zones: 3 to 9
Family: Ranunculaceae
Type: Perennial
Height: 12 to 18 in.
Spread: 9 to 12 in.
Exposure: Full sun, part-shade
Soil Conditions: Dry, lime-loving, calcareous, humus rich, fertile, poor, lean, warm
Bloom Time: April to June
Bloom Color: White
Native Range: Europe to the Caucasus

Special Characteristics
  • Deer-resistant
  • Clay tolerant
  • Juglone tolerant
  • Rabbit resistant
  • Snail Resistant
image credits

Image 1 (bloom) Björn S..., CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Image 2 (form) Jerzy Opioła, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Anemone sylvestris (snowdrop anemone) single flower
Anemone sylvestris (snowdrop anemone) in bloom

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Anemone sylvestris | snowdrop anemone

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