Anemone virginiana

Also Known As

Tall Thimbleweed

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 24"-36"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

3a-9a

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Anemone virginiana plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Anemone virginiana

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Anemone virginiana

USDA Zones: 3a - 9a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From and for our native woodlands, this 2' Anemone has 2-3" white flowers and a thimble-shaped seed head. PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

2-3' Eastern U.S. native, Farrer was pretty hard on it, but it's not all that bad for the wild garden Hardly a woodlander it needs a lot of sun to grow well, flowers can be up to 7cm across though often smaller. A spring bloomer and one of the best.