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Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full shade, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front

Soil

Clay / Heavy / Moist

Anemone leveillei is a pretty woodland windflower. It forms mounds of deeply serrated, rough or slightly hairy foliage, from which white-pink flowers with a central cluster of purple-blue anthers appears in early summer. It’s perfect for growing in the woodland border and looks fantastic when planted in large groups.

Grow Anemone leveillei in moist soil in partial to full shade. Mulch annually with well-rotted manure or leaf mould. Divide congested clumps in spring.

Read our full guide to growing anemones.

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Anemone ‘Leveillei’ and wildlife

Anemone ‘Leveillei’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Anemone ‘Leveillei’ poisonous?

Anemone ‘Leveillei’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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