Anemone leveillei
A robust, upright anemone with freely branching stems and a notably long flowering season. White flowers with lilac undersides are carried above the foliage, distinguished by grey stamens rather than blue. Compared to Anemone rivularis, this species is sturdier and more floriferous, producing a steady succession of blooms through early and midsummer. It self-seeds readily under garden conditions.
Growing Conditions
Light: full sun to part shade
Moisture: average
Soil: well-drained; fertile garden soils
Hardiness zone: 5
Maintenance: low
Size & Habit
Height (cm): 80
Spread (cm): 40
Habit: upright clump
Seasonal Interest
Flowering period: June-Aug
Seasonal interest: early to mid-summer flowering; extended bloom period
Foliage: green
Flower: white
Ecology & Notes
Wildlife value: pollinators
Deer/Rabbit resistance: yes
Habitat: perennial borders; mixed plantings; naturalistic plantings
Features: branching habit; long flowering season; self-seeds readily
Notes: similar to Anemone rivularis but more robust and more freely branching; white petals with lilac undersides and grey stamens; self-seeds abundantly in garden conditions