About
Anemonopsis macrophylla is a clump-forming perennial characterized by its dark green foliage. In mid to late summer, it produces delicate, drooping pale purple flowers that rise prominently above the leaves on slender stems.
About the genus
Anemonopsis consists of graceful, clump-forming perennials that thrive in woodland settings. They feature ternate foliage and produce loose clusters of drooping flowers.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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
- Native to
- Japan
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Needs woodland conditions - deep, cool, moist, humus-rich preferably acidic soil, partial shade and shelter from cold, dry winds
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Carefully divide the thick, fleshy roots in spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free