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Anemone canadensis

Also Known As

  • Canada Anemone

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 24"-30"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Anemone canadensis plant details

Anemone canadensis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Anemone canadensis

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN - 30 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Anemone canadensis

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Attractive foliage and bright white flowers of Canada Anemone (Anemone canadensis) provide an excellent groundcover for damp areas. Spreads rapidly by underground rhizomes to form a solid groundcover. Install plants one foot on center to create a carpet of color in one to two growing seasons. Hardy to Zones 3 - 6.
An easy, Sun-loving anemone for the wild garden or perennial border whose creeping rootstocks form nice colonies; 1-2' stalks above divided leaves produce small flights of 2" starry white flowers. Sun-PSh/Med-Damp

Gardening facts about Anemone canadensis plant

How to Grow Anemone canadensis

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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