Early Anemone

Water Alpine Anemone (Anemone drummondii var. lithophila) regularly throughout the growing season (spring to autumn). Soil should be lightly moist, not soaked, so water only when the top couple of inches of soil begins to dry out. Deep watering every 2 weeks or so is best. During the summer months, Alpine Anemone may need more frequent waterings. In the autumn, cooling temperatures often reduce the plant’s need for water. Reduce watering in the winter months when the plant is dormant.

Alpine Anemone (Anemone drummondii var. lithophila) prefers full sun exposure and should be placed in an area that receives 6-9 hours of direct sunlight each day. This species of plant is not tolerant of shade and grows best in well-draining, sunny soils. In areas of the United States with cooler climates, Alpine Anemone may be grown in a container and moved indoors when temperatures drop below freezing. In more temperate climates, Alpine Anemone can be grown in the ground throughout the year. Throughout the growing season, Alpine Anemone can tolerate a range of soils, from dry, loose soils to those that are more soil.

Alpine Anemone (Anemone drummondii var. lithophila) requires minimal pruning. Pruning should only be done during the late spring and early summer to remove old flower stalks and any damaged or dead foliage. Pruning the foliage perennials down to the basal rosette of leaves can be done if an extended dormancy period is desired, and a rejuvenation prune can be done for Alpine Anemone if it’s looking tired or leggy. It’s best to only prune a very small portion of the foliage each year to avoid completely denuding the plant. If possible, prune when the plant is still in bloom in order to help it retain as much energy as possible during pruning.