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narcissus anemone
Scientific Name: Anemone narcissiflora
Family: Ranunculaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Anemone narcissiflora: Narcissus-flowered Anemone
Anemone narcissiflora, commonly known as Narcissus-flowered anemone or Narcissus anemone, is a captivating herbaceous perennial that adds beauty to alpine meadows and gardens.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Anemone narcissiflora L.
- Common Names: Narcissus-flowered anemone, Narcissus anemone
- Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup family)
- Synonyms: Anemonastrum narcissiflorum (L.) Holub, Homalocarpus narcissiflora
- Taxonomic Serial Number (TSN):
- Anemone narcissiflora var. villosissima: 531469
- Anemone narcissiflora var. monantha: 184116
- Anemone narcissiflora var. zephyra: Not explicitly numbered in the text.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to alpine meadows in central and southern Europe.
- Found in woods, heathlands, and well-drained alpine meadows to arctic tundra.
- Observed on tundra slopes in Denali National Park.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Herbaceous perennial growing to approximately 0.6 meters (2 feet) in height and 0.5 meters (1 foot 8 inches) in spread.
- Features divided green basal foliage.
- Aerial shoots range from 7-60 cm, emerging from ascending to vertical caudices.
Flowering and Fruiting
- Flowers in May.
- Seeds ripen from June.
- Flowers are creamy white, sometimes with pink flushes. A yellow flowering variety fading to cream is also noted.
Hardiness
- Hardy to zone (UK) 3.
Cultivation
- Prefers full sun or partial shade.
- Requires well-drained soil.
- Exhibits average growth rate.