Blue Anemone (Anemonoides apennina) is a charming spring ephemeral bearing delicate blue-white flowers. It thrives in woodland settings and naturalized areas.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial Shade
50% intensity
Prefers dappled shade or morning sun, avoid harsh afternoon sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist during growth, reduce in dormancy.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers cool to moderate temperatures during the growing season; requires winter chill.
Low
25% intensity
Light feeding in spring; avoid over-fertilization.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering significantly after flowering and during the summer dormancy period.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, especially in containers.
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming and maintain a tidy appearance. After the foliage naturally dies back, remove it completely to prevent disease.
No significant pruning is otherwise required for this plant.
Easily propagated by division of established clumps in autumn or early spring before new growth appears. Seeds can also be sown in autumn, but germination may be slow and irregular, requiring stratification.
Repot container-grown plants every 2-3 years in autumn or early spring. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a blend of loam, sand, and compost. Ensure the new pot is only slightly larger than the previous one.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Blue Anemone (Anemonoides apennina)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Anemonoides |
| Species | Anemonoides apennina |
Similar in genus Anemonoides
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