Anemone baicalensis is a charming, early-blooming perennial that brings delicate beauty to the spring garden. This compact herbaceous plant features finely divided, fern-like foliage and striking star-shaped flower a creamy white, often with a golden-yellow center. Its graceful blooms appear in early to mid-spring, adding a gentle splash of color before many other perennials awaken.
Native Range:
Native to the region surrounding Lake Baikal in Siberia, Russia, Anemone baicalensis thrives in alpine meadows and forest margins, where it experiences cold winters and cool, short summers, give it a shady spot if you have very hot summers.
Hardiness:
Extremely cold-hardy, this species is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 3–7, tolerating temperatures well below freezing. It is ideal for gardeners in northern climates looking for reliable early spring color.
Cultivation:
Anemone baicalensis prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil and benefits from a partially shaded to sunny location. It appreciates consistent moisture during the growing season but resents waterlogged conditions. Once established, it is low-maintenance and can slowly form a small clump over time. Excellent for rock gardens, woodland edges, or naturalistic plantings where its delicate form can be appreciated up close.
Special Notes:
Deer and rabbit resistant
A good companion for other early spring bloomers such as Corydalis, Hepatica, and Primula
Rare in cultivation and prized by collectors of alpine and woodland plants
This delightful anemone adds a touch of Siberian elegance to temperate gardens, especially where subtle, naturalistic beauty is appreciated.
Anemone baicalensis is a charming, early-blooming perennial that brings delicate beauty to the spring garden. This compact herbaceous plant features finely divided, fern-like foliage and striking star-shaped flower a creamy white, often with a golden-yellow center. Its graceful blooms appear in early to mid-spring, adding a gentle splash of color before many other perennials awaken.
Native Range:
Native to the region surrounding Lake Baikal in Siberia, Russia, Anemone baicalensis thrives in alpine meadows and forest margins, where it experiences cold winters and cool, short summers, give it a shady spot if you have very hot summers.
Hardiness:
Extremely cold-hardy, this species is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 3–7, tolerating temperatures well below freezing. It is ideal for gardeners in northern climates looking for reliable early spring color.
Cultivation:
Anemone baicalensis prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil and benefits from a partially shaded to sunny location. It appreciates consistent moisture during the growing season but resents waterlogged conditions. Once established, it is low-maintenance and can slowly form a small clump over time. Excellent for rock gardens, woodland edges, or naturalistic plantings where its delicate form can be appreciated up close.
Special Notes:
Deer and rabbit resistant
A good companion for other early spring bloomers such as Corydalis, Hepatica, and Primula
Rare in cultivation and prized by collectors of alpine and woodland plants
This delightful anemone adds a touch of Siberian elegance to temperate gardens, especially where subtle, naturalistic beauty is appreciated.
