Overview
Anemone multifida Poir. is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Anemone, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.1-0.5 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Anemone multifida Poir. grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. It is low maintenance. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, rock garden, low maintenance, banks and slopes, flower borders and beds, ground cover, underplanting of roses and shrubs and garden edging.
About
Anemone multifida Poir., commonly known as Rocky Mountain windflower, is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the Ranunculaceae family. It grows to between 0.1 and 0.5 metres in height and spread, reaching full size within 2 to 5 years. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for west-, south-, or east-facing aspects. It tolerates a range of soil types including chalk, loam, and sand, with a preference for moist but well-drained or well-drained conditions. Low maintenance and adaptable to both exposed and sheltered locations, it is of interest during spring and summer.
About the genus
Anemone is a genus of flowering plants in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae. Plants of the genus are commonly called windflowers. They are native to the temperate and subtropical regions of all regions except Australia, New Zealand, and Antarctica.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Anemone
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, South-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Anemone multifida Poir. size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Low Maintenance, Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds, Ground cover, Underplanting of roses and shrubs, Garden edging
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Anemone multifida Poir.
- Propagation
- Seed sown thinly as soon as they are ripe, Divide when dormant or as the leaves die down, Cut rhizomes into sections with at least one bud and replant immediately before they dry out
- Pest resistance
- Caterpillars, Slugs, Leaf eelworms
- Disease resistance
- Leaf spot, Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Anemone multifida Poir.?
Anemone multifida Poir. prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Anemone multifida Poir. need?
Anemone multifida Poir. is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
How big does Anemone multifida Poir. grow?
Anemone multifida Poir. reaches a height of 0.1-0.5 metres and a spread of 0.1-0.5 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Anemone multifida Poir. hardy in the UK?
Anemone multifida Poir. has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Anemone multifida Poir.?
Seed sown thinly as soon as they are ripe, Divide when dormant or as the leaves die down, Cut rhizomes into sections with at least one bud and replant immediately before they dry out.