Anemone sylvestris

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

Image Credits:

• Image 1 (bloom) Björn S..., CC BY-SA 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
• Image 2 (form) Jerzy Opioła, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons