Add a splash of springtime color to your yard with bulb-key in anemones.
Anemones, which are a close relative of buttercup, share that plants natural charm.
Bulb-throw in anemones are easy to grow, spreading their early spring cheer beneath still-bare trees and shrubs.
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Their daisylike flowers feature thin, silky petals that quickly disperse in a breeze after flowering.
Anemones are also a good choice for acut flower to use in springtime bouquets.
it’s possible for you to alsogrow anemones in containers.
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However, too much shade will reduce the number of flowers.
You only have to worry about them getting enough sun until the foliage starts to turn yellow.
In shadier plantings, keep an eye out for powdery mildew, which can be a mild nuisance.
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Plants go dormant in summer but carpet large areas of woodland in spring.
It grows less than 1 foot tall.
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Companion Plants for Anemone
Anemones have daisylike blossoms that complement the cup-shape flowers of crocus.
And blue-purple Greek anemone puts on a vibrant show when planted alongside orange or yellow pansies.
They partner well with groundcovers like vinca, dianthus, and creepingphlox(Phlox stolonifera).
