Anemone hortensis

Anemone hortensis

Native to:
Albania | Algeria | Bulgaria | Corse | Cyprus | East Aegean Is. | France | Greece | Italy | Kriti | NW. Balkan Pen. | Sardegna | Sicilia | Spain | Türkiye | Türkiye-in-Europe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Ranunculaceae
Genus:
Anemone
Species:
Anemone hortensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may
Bloom Colors:
purple, pink, white

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:
★☆☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
21–60 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks to break dormancy.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society