About

Anemone nemorosa 'Virescens' is a rhizomatous perennial that reaches a height of up to 15 cm. It features divided foliage and produces springtime flowers that are predominantly made up of finely dissected, leaf-like green tepals.

About the genus

Anemone consists of herbaceous perennials characterized by their fibrous, rhizomatous, or tuberous root systems. The leaves are palmately lobed, and the flowers typically take the form of saucers, each usually featuring five petals.

Growing conditions

Sunlight
Partial shade
Soil type
Chalk, Clay, Loam
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture
Moist but well-drained
Aspect
South-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness
H6

Plant details

Plant type
Herbaceous Perennial
Habit
Matforming
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height
2-5 years
Suggested uses
Patio and container plants, Cottage and informal garden, Rock garden

Care notes

Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained humus-rich soil. Drier conditions may be tolerated when dormant
Pruning
No pruning required
Propagation
Propagate by seed, sowing them in containers in a cold frame when ripe or separate the rhizomes in spring when the foliage has died back
Pest resistance
May be susceptible to leaf eelworms, caterpillars and slugs
Disease resistance
May be susceptible to powdery mildews