Wood Anemone
Anemone nemorosa
UK Green ListEasy to see📍 Rannerdale
Season
Flowers March to May. Leaves die back by summer.
Best time of day
Morning. Flowers close in rain and at night.
Lake District
Rannerdale is famous for the bluebell and anemone display. Borrowdale woods. Grizedale. Spring. That white carpet.
UK population
Widespread in ancient woodland.
Overview
Wood anemones carpet the woodland floor in spring. Rannerdale. Borrowdale. White flowers. They close at night and in rain. March to May. Get there before the canopy closes.
At a Glance
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Habitat | Ancient woodland · Woodland floor · Deciduous forest |
| UK population | Widespread in ancient woodland. |
| Lake District | Rannerdale is famous for the bluebell and anemone display. Borrowdale woods. Grizedale. Spring. That white carpet. |
| Conservation | UK Green List |
Where to See It
Ancient woodland. Rannerdale, the Borrowdale woods, Grizedale. That white carpet in spring.
Identification
White flowers. Six petals. Actually sepals. Leaves divided. Woodland floor. Spring.
Viewing & Photography Tips
March to May. Rannerdale for the display. Morning. They close in rain.
Conservation Status
UK Green List
This species has a favourable conservation status in the UK and remains an important part of Lake District biodiversity.
Plan your visit to the Lake District
RSPB Haweswater, Grizedale Forest, Leighton Moss. Practical guides to getting there, what to bring, and the best spots for each season.