Wood anemones typically start flowering in March or April.
wood anemone
Anemone nemorosa 'Blue Eyes'
Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa 'Blue Eyes') is an amazing species of wildflower that blooms in early spring. Its delicate white petals are adorned with striking blue stamens in the middle, giving it its name. It’s a hardy plants that spreads quickly and is low maintenance, adding plenty of color to shady parts of the garden. It's an excellent choice for naturalizing woodland and is friendly to pollinators like bees and butterflies. Plus, its foliage stays green until late summer, making it a beautiful accent for the entire season. Wood anemone is truly a stunning and versatile wildflower.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Root Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 8
Flowers:
White sepals (infrequently tinged with pink or purple) Flowers
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Fruits:
blue,green Fruits Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
white
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
watering
Wood anemone should be watered on a regular basis. During the spring and summer, water the plant approximately once every 7-10 days, depending on the soil and environmental conditions in your yard. During the winter, water the plant once every 4-6 weeks to prevent the soil from drying out too much. When watering wood anemone, be sure to keep the soil moist, but not saturated. Overwatering can quickly lead to root rot and other plant problems.
sunlight
Wood anemone is a species of plant that loves sun and will thrive in a location where it has access to 3-6 hours of direct sunlight each day. Where possible, the plant should get the most amount of sunlight in the morning and less in the later afternoon. If the plant is grown indoors, choosing the sunniest aspect of the house is essential.
pruning
When pruning wood anemone, it is important to do so in the late spring following the blooms. This should be done by removing any dead or diseased stems and cutting back the foliage to no more than a couple of inches above the ground. The amount that you should prune will depend on the health of the plant. If your wood anemone is healthy, you may be able to skip pruning altogether.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Harvest Fruit
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Anemone nemorosa 'Blue Eyes' is in June and July.
