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Anemone trifolia subsp. albida (Three-leaved anemone)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.15m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Anemone trifolia subsp. albida
Other names
Three-leaved anemone, Anemonoides trifolia subsp. albida
Genus
Anemone Anemone
Species
A. trifolia subsp. albida - A. trifolia subsp. albida is a compact, creeping, deciduous perennial with pinnate, mid- to bright green leaves divided into three, lance-shaped, toothed leaflets and, in spring, leafy stems bearing white flowers with conspicuous, white anthers.
Anemone trifolia subsp. albida is: Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Creeping, Mat Forming
Toxicity
Eating may cause mild stomach upset, and skin contact may cause irritation.
Flower
White in Spring; White in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Caterpillars , Leaf and bud eelworms , Slugs Caterpillars , Leaf and bud eelworms , Slugs
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Anemone trifolia subsp. albida (Three-leaved anemone) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Naturalised in turf, Rock, Underplanting, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in humus-rich, moist or moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Can tolerate dry conditions when dormant in summer. Best planted in autumn.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Anemone trifolia subsp. albida
Other names
Three-leaved anemone, Anemonoides trifolia subsp. albida
Genus
Anemone Anemone
Species
A. trifolia subsp. albida - A. trifolia subsp. albida is a compact, creeping, deciduous perennial with pinnate, mid- to bright green leaves divided into three, lance-shaped, toothed leaflets and, in spring, leafy stems bearing white flowers with conspicuous, white anthers.
Native to
Portugal, Spain
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Creeping, Mat Forming
Toxicity
Eating may cause mild stomach upset, and skin contact may cause irritation.
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Colour
Flower
White in Spring; White in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Caterpillars , Leaf and bud eelworms , Slugs
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Anemone trifolia subsp. albida (Three-leaved anemone) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Naturalised in turf, Rock, Underplanting, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in humus-rich, moist or moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Can tolerate dry conditions when dormant in summer. Best planted in autumn.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
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 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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