Anemone sylvestris L.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Ranunculaceae · Genus: Anemone1
- Native distribution
- Altay, Amur, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Buryatiya, Central European Russia, China North-Central, Chita, Czechia-Slovakia, East European Russia, France, Germany, Hungary, Inner Mongolia, Irkutsk, Italy, Kazakhstan, Krasnoyarsk, Manuncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
22 synonyms
- Anemone alba Juss.
- Anemone hirsuta Gilib.
- Anemone pratensis Pall.
- Anemone pratensis Pall. ex Pritz.
- Anemone sordida Schur
- Anemone sylvestris biflora (Grütter) Hegi
- Anemone sylvestris biflora Grütter
- Anemone sylvestris biflora Zapal.
- Anemone sylvestris grandiflora Zapal.
- Anemone sylvestris longipetiolata Zapal.
- Anemone sylvestris minor (Besser) Zapal.
- Anemone sylvestris pluricaulis Zapal.
- Anemone sylvestris pluridentata Zapal.
- Anemone sylvestris quadrifolia Zapal.
- Anemone sylvestris subcrenata Zapal.
- Anemone sylvestris subintegra Zapal.
- Anemone sylvestris subrotunda Zapal.
- Anemone sylvestris minor Roth
- Anemone sylvestris ochotensis (Fisch.) Pritz.
- Anemonoides sylvestris (L.) Galasso, Banfi & Soldano
- Oriba sylvestris (L.) Opiz
- Oriba sylvestris (L.) Wender.
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (6)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Anemone sylvestris · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Red List Vascular Plants (2016, Switzerland) - Rote Liste Gefässpflanzen ) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q157358 · CC0
- Wikipedia (hu) – Erdei szellőrózsa · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Großes Windröschen · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
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Anemone tip: Japanese anemones are slow to establish but hard to remove later – choose their spot well.
Anemone sylvestris – what to know
Anemone sylvestris – family: Ranunculaceae, genus: Anemone. Native range: Altay, Amur, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Buryatiya, Central European Russia, China North-Central, Chita, Czechia-Slovakia, East Europea…. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: medium; min. -30 °C. For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
All Anemone species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Anemone sylvestris?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Anemone sylvestris need?
It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can Anemone sylvestris get?
Frost-hardy to about -30 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.
Is Anemone sylvestris toxic to cats and dogs?
For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
When does Anemone sylvestris flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Anemone: Typical flowering time: March, April, August, September, October.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Anemone sylvestris (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q157358 (CC0) · Wikipedia – Erdei szellőrózsa (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.

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