Family

Ranunculaceae

Description

Snowdrop anemone (Anemone sylvestris) is a charming spring-blooming perennial prized for its nodding, white, mildly fragrant flowers that resemble woodland snowdrops. Native to meadows and forest edges across Central and Eastern Europe and western Asia, it forms spreading clumps via rhizomes and thrives in moist, well-drained soils in partial sun to light shade. In garden settings, it’s often used in naturalistic plantings or cottage borders, where its early bloom offers seasonal contrast to emerging foliage. Although delicate in appearance, it is a resilient plant that can form a gentle groundcover over time.

This species has naturalized in parts of North America and is generally low-maintenance; however, it benefits from division every few years to control its spread and rejuvenate growth. Its early bloom helps support awakening pollinators during a scarce floral window.

Bloom Time

April to May