Snowdrop Windflower
Anemone sylvestris
- Native to:
- Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Czechia-Slovakia, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Kazakhstan, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Poland, Romania, Russia, Sweden, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Ukraine
Wikimedia: Didier Descouens
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Ranunculaceae
- Genus:
- Anemone
- Species:
- Anemone sylvestris
- USDA Symbol:
- ANSY3
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 45 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Argyrotaenia coloradana
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Prefers calcareous soils in its native range
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–90 days
- Notes:
- Germination can be erratic and slow. Fresh seed germinates best; older seed may have reduced viability.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months.