Vestal wood anemone
Anemone nemorosa 'Vestal'
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones5 to 8
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Vestal' wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa 'Vestal') is a perennial for borders, containers, 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, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It blooms in early to late spring and tolerates drought. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. M. Leichtlin introduced it.
Pairs well with Giant trillium, Yellow trout-lily, Common cowslip, and Checkered lily.