SNOWDROP ANEMONE Sylvestris

Anemonoides sylvestris (syn. Anemone sylvestris), known as snowdrop anemone, snowdrop windflower, or wood anemone, is a perennial plant flowering in spring, native to meadows and dry deciduous woodlands of central and western Europe and temperate Asia. It forms spreading patches, sometimes aggressively spreading. The species grows well in d and woodland areas, and boasts large white flowers which bloom in April.

Type: Hardy perennial

Height: 18", 45 cm

Location: Sun or part sun

Hardiness zones: 4-8

Note: This plant species is known to have toxicity

Seeds per pack: 3

Germination: As with many perennial seeds, these seeds benefit from a period of moist cold to help them begin to grow. This is done by giving them a cold 'winter' period (artificial or natural), and then a warming to simulate 'spring', and time to grow! Here's how this can be done:

Obtain a planting container that has holes in the bottom for excess water to drain. Place the seeds just under the surface of your growing medium, and water. Place your container in a cold area (but not freezing, perhaps a refrigerator) for 4-6 weeks. Once the cold period is completed, place the container at room temperature for them to germinate. Be sure to keep the soil moist during this entire germination period. Seedlings will sprout a few weeks, or occasionally several months, after the warming period. We have grown these seeds ourselves using this refrigeration method, with high germination results.

Another option if you are planting your seeds in late winter or spring, these seeds can be planted outdoors while it is still cool out (once the ground is workable and unfrozen), to receive the cold period naturally in the garden.