Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front
Shade type:
Damp

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Also known as windflower, Anemone multifida is a spring-flowering anemone, ideal for growing in moist, shady situations such as woodland, or north-facing gardens. Plants form a low mound of fern-like, silver-green foliage, from which upright stalks of small butter-yellow flowers appear for several weeks. Flowers are followed by woolly seedheads in late summer.

For best results, grow Anemone multifida with other shade-loving plants such as hostas and ferns. Divide clumps in autumn or spring and mulch annually with leaf mould or well-rotted manure.

Read our full guide to growing anemones.

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Anemone and wildlife

Anemone is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Anemone poisonous?

Anemone has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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