Family
Ranunculaceae
Botanical Name
ANEMONE tomentosa 'Albadura'
Plant Common Name
Special Notice
This entry has yet to be reviewed and approved by L2G editors.
General Description
The large, delicate flowers of 'Albadura' are palest pink with golden centers. Even when not in bloom, the fuzzy grapeleaf anemone has visually appealing foliage. All across the highland grassland slopes of Central China this herbaceous perennial wildflower prospers. It forms a clump of attractive leaves that rise from semi-woody rhizomes. Plants spread over time to create large clumps.
The attractive compound leaves are rich green and comprised of three to five ternate leaflets with jagged lobes and toothed edges. The attractive leaves have "tomentose" white woolly undersides. Flowering occurs from late midsummer to mid-autumn. Upright, fuzzy, branched stems tower above the foliage and bear interesting bulbous grayish buds that open to show clusters of light pink blossoms, each with five or six petals. A crown of yellow stamens punctuates each flower center. Insects pollinate the flowers and the fruits are fuzzy achenes that get caught in the wind and carried away by winter.
Grow fuzzy grapeleaf anemone in a moist, fertile, well-drained soil that is rich with organic matter. Avoid lean sandy soils. This anemone grows well in neutral soils leaning on both the acid or alkaline end, so it's not too picky. In cooler climates it will prosper in partial to nearly full sun, but it's best placed in partial shade. It is most at home in marge mixed borders, bright woodland gardens or wildflower meadows. Spring or fall division may be necessary for specimens grown in smaller garden spaces.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
8 - 1
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 9
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Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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Plant Type
Perennial
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Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial Shade
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Height
3'-4' / 0.9m - 1.2m
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Width
4'-5' / 1.2m - 1.5m
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Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
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Native To
China
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well Drained
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Soil type
Clay, Loam
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Tolerances
Salt
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Growth Rate
Fast
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Water Requirements
Average Water
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Habit
Spreading
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Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
White, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Green, Gray Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
No
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
Yes
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Foliage Texture
Medium
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Foliage Sheen
Matte
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Evergreen
No
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Showy Bark
No
Special Characteristics
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Usage
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
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Sharp or Has Thorns
No
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Invasive
Sometimes
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Attracts
Butterflies
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Self-Sowing
Yes
