Anemone narcissiflora (Narcissus-flowered anemone)

Botanical name

Anemone narcissiflora

Other names

Narcissus-flowered anemone, Anemone fasciculata, Anemone aconitifolia, Narcissus anemone

Genus

Anemone Anemone

Species

A. narcissiflora - A. narcissiflora is a compact, clump-forming, deciduous perennial with rounded, palmate, mid-green leaves and, in late spring and early summer, umbels of white flowers with prominent yellow stamens.

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Clump-forming

Toxicity

Eating can cause stomach upset and contact with skin can cause mild irritation.

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Colour

Flower

White, Flushed purple in Summer; White, Flushed purple in Autumn

Foliage

Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn

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How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Caterpillars , Slugs

Specific diseases

Powdery mildew

General care

Pruning

Remove leaves after they have died down.

Propagation

Sow seed in a cold frame in late summer, no later than early autumn. Divide in late summer after the leaves die down. Divisions will be slow to establish.

Propagation methods

Division, Root cuttings

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Anemone narcissiflora (Narcissus-flowered anemone) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.

Suggested uses

Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Underplanting, Wildflower

Cultivation

Best in moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Tolerates full sun. May go dormant in areas with hot summers. Suitable for coastal gardens. Tends to inhibit growth of nearby plants.

Soil type

Clay, Loamy

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Partial Shade, Full Sun

Aspect

North, South, East, West

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Hardy (H4)

USDA zones

Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Anemone narcissiflora (Narcissus-flowered anemone)

Common pest name

Scientific pest name

Tomato yellow ring virus

Type

Virus or Viroid

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

4

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

Virus with a broad host range; but found most commonly on tomato. Detected in Europe for the first time in 2013/14; on tomato plants in Poland.

About this section

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/