Alba wood anemone
Anemone nemorosa 'Alba'
USDA zones5 to 8
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Alba' wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa 'Alba') is a perennial for borders and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes part sun and average to moist, loamy, clay, or chalky soil. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. It blooms in early to late spring and spreads about 12 inches wide. It also tolerates drought.
Pairs well with Yellow trout-lily, Common cowslip, Checkered lily, and Giant trillium.