About

Anemone x lipsiensis 'Schwefelfeuer' is a deciduous perennial that forms clumps and spreads across the ground, typically reaching a height of about 15 cm. Its leaves are finely divided and exhibit a dark green hue that can appear nearly black. In spring, the plant produces pale lemon yellow flowers. This variety is a hybrid between the wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) and the yellow anemone (Anemone ranunculoides).

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, Loam, Clay
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture
Moist but well-drained
Aspect
East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness
H7

Plant details

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

Care notes

Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained humus-rich soil. Drier conditions may be tolerated when dormant. See anemone cultivation for further advice
Pruning
No pruning required
Propagation
Propagate by division of tubers in summer when they are dormant
Pest resistance
May be susceptible to leaf eelworms and damage from caterpillars and slugs
Disease resistance
May be susceptible to powdery mildews