Blue Anemone (Anemone apennina) is a delicate woodland perennial forming carpets of star-shaped blue flowers in early spring. Native to Europe.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial Shade
50% intensity
Prefers dappled shade under deciduous trees or shrubs. Tolerates some morning sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist during growth, reduce after flowering.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Hardy perennial. Prefers cool to moderate temperatures during its growing season.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Low
25% intensity
Benefit from compost, but generally not a heavy feeder. Avoid excessive fertilizer.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during active growth, especially in dry periods, ensuring the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Reduce watering significantly once the foliage begins to yellow and die back in late spring or early summer. Overwatering can lead to root rot.
No regular pruning is typically required for Anemone apennina. Remove dead or faded foliage in late spring after flowering to maintain tidiness and allow the plant to enter dormancy. This also helps prevent disease.
Anemone apennina is best propagated by division of established clumps in autumn when the plant is dormant. Alternatively, fresh seeds can be sown in autumn, but germination can be slow and erratic.
Division is the most reliable method.
Repotting is generally not necessary for established outdoor plants. If grown in containers, repot every 2-3 years in autumn using a well-draining, humus-rich soil mix.
This is usually done to refresh the soil and divide overcrowded clumps.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Anemone |
| Species | Anemone apennina |
Similar in genus Anemone
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