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Key characteristics

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

Groundcovers

Anemone nemorosa ‘Robinsoniana’

Wood Anemone ‘Robinsoniana’

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.

Light

Part shade to full shade

Water

Medium; prefers moist, well-draining soil

Bloom time

Early to mid-spring

Find this plant

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.

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