Spring Anemones & Tuberous Ranunculus
James Waddick (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 06:15:31 PDT)

Dear Jane,

I wish I could find more accurate information about this
plant, growing conditions, hardiness, availability etc.

I'd love to try it here.

Anemone nemorosa cvs are blooming here now. This is a great
garden plant. I agree the multi-petalled, green and mop head types
are not especially to my liking. But it and A ranunculoides are real
treats this time of year.

On a vaguely related note, Can anyone suggest a source for
single-flowered Ranunculus? Like the florist R. asiaticus of whatever
this species really is, but with single flowers. I have seen these
growing and love them, but where can you buy tubers?

Which also reminds me of Ranunculus 'Brazen Hussy' blooming
now in rounded clumps with shiny bright yellow flowers against deep
dark foliage. Brazen indeed!

Thanks Jim

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Dr. James W. Waddick
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Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711
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