About

Anemone rivularis is a perennial that forms clumps and features deeply lobed leaves divided into three parts. It produces upright, branching stems that support clusters of flat, white flowers, which have a bluish hue on the underside. This plant typically blooms in late spring and early summer.

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
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type
Clay, Loam
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture
Moist but well-drained
Aspect
South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness
H5

Plant details

Plant type
Bogs, Herbaceous Perennial
Habit
Clump forming
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height
2-5 years
Suggested uses
Cottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow
Native to
Asia
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause mild stomach upset, contact may irritate skin. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Care notes

Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Propagation
Propagate by division in early spring
Pest resistance
May be damaged by eelworms, slugs and caterpillars
Disease resistance
Powdery mildews may be a problem