Plants for a Mary Garden: Wood Anemone (Anemone nemerosa) “Candlemas Caps”
Karen Meyers The name “Candlemas Caps” reflects both the timing of the wood anemone’s blooming and the of the shape of the flowers. The term “caps” probably refers to the shape of…
Genus Anemones for the Garden
Karen The genus Anemone consists of over 120 species and is a member of the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae, that also includes delphinium, clematis, and hellabore. The garden worthy species are usually…
Plant Profile: Wood Anemone (Anemone nemorosa)
Also known as windflower, this anemone is an herbaceous perennial native to northern and central Europe where it grows in deciduous woodlands. It is a member of the buttercup family,…