Northwest Blooms · Groundcovers
Anemone nemorosa ‘Robinsoniana’
Wood Anemone ‘Robinsoniana’
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Height
- 6 to 8 inches tall
- Width
- Spreads slowly via rhizomes to form clumps
- Flower color
- Pale lavender-blue
- Foliage color
- Green
- Bloom time
- Early to mid-spring
- Light
- Part shade to full shade
- Water
- Medium; prefers moist, well-draining soil
- Maintenance
- Low; can be left undisturbed once established
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 4 to 8
- Wildlife
- The flowers attract bees and butterflies
About this plant
Anemone nemorosa 'Robinsoniana' is a delightful herbaceous perennial adored for its delicate pale blue flowers and attractive foliage. This cultivar of the native wood anemone blooms in early to mid-spring, with its flowers often appearing before the leaves are fully developed. The star-shaped flowers, consisting of several overlapping petals with a hint of lavender, contrast beautifully with the dark green, deeply lobed leaves, creating a soft and ethereal display. 'Robinsoniana' forms low-growing clumps and is borne on slender, wiry stems that rise above the foliage, with bright yellow stamens at the center of each flower. Thriving in partial to full shade and preferring moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter, it is well-suited for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and rock gardens with consistent moisture.
Works well in
Pollinator Gardens · Woodland Gardens · Borders · Rock Gardens
Companion plants
Hellebores · Epimediums · Brunneras · Hostas · Ferns · Pulmonarias
Design tip
Use to soften the edges of shaded paths or quiet seating areas where its pale blue flowers create a peaceful woodland atmosphere. The gentle blooms bring harmony to surrounding plantings while adding subtle color during the earliest weeks of the gardening season.
