Also known as "wood Crowfoot" - Ranunculus Auricomus !!! · Blue Anemone · British Windflower
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Anemonoides nemorosa, a charming woodland perennial, offers delicate white flowers in early spring. It thrives in shady, moist environments.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial Shade
50% intensity
Thrives in dappled shade under deciduous trees, tolerates light shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Maintain consistent moisture during growth, reduce as foliage yellows.
Well-drained, humus-rich soil
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers cool to mild temperatures; hardy in USDA zones 4-8. Dormant in summer heat.
Low
25% intensity
Generally does not require fertilization; benefits from rich, organic soil.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes 2/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 3/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
All parts of the plant contain ranunculin, which can cause gastrointestinal irritation and dermatitis. Ingestion can lead to vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Skin contact may cause irritation and blistering.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season, especially in warmer weather. Reduce watering significantly as the foliage begins to yellow and die back in late spring or early summer.
Avoid waterlogged conditions, which can lead to root rot.
Pruning is generally not required for Anemonoides nemorosa. Dead or dying foliage should be left to naturally decompose as it returns nutrients to the soil.
Remove any dead leaves or spent flower stalks only if they are aesthetically displeasing, but this is rare.
Propagate by division of established clumps in early autumn, just as the leaves begin to die back.
Carefully lift the rhizomes, separate them into smaller sections with at least one bud each, and replant them in their desired location. Seeds can be sown fresh in autumn.
Repotting is not typically necessary for Anemonoides nemorosa as it prefers to be left undisturbed in its perennial location.
If division is undertaken, the separated rhizomes are essentially replanted into the same or a new suitable spot. Avoid disturbing established plants unnecessarily.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Anemonoides Nemorosa (Anemonoides nemorosa)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Anemonoides |
| Species | Anemonoides nemorosa |
Similar in genus Anemonoides
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
