Anemone virginiana
Anemone virginiana | tall thimbleweed
Our native Anemones have a secret power: their flowers are actually colored sepals. This botanical trait bestows these charming plants with an extended bloom time beginning in late spring and continuing well into summer. This species, also known as Virginia anemone, can tolerate a range of exposures from full sun to shade. It is naturally occurring in open woods and and will thrive in part sun conditions with average to well-draining soils. The greenish-white flowers are held on erect stems which can reach 1-3’ tall. Generally critter resistant, tolerates rocky soils, and ends the season with cute, thimble-like fluffy seed heads!
Anemone virginiana | tall thimbleweed
Our native Anemones have a secret power: their flowers are actually colored sepals. This botanical trait bestows these charming plants with an extended bloom time beginning in late spring and continuing well into summer. This species, also known as Virginia anemone, can tolerate a range of exposures from full sun to shade. It is naturally occurring in open woods and and will thrive in part sun conditions with average to well-draining soils. The greenish-white flowers are held on erect stems which can reach 1-3’ tall. Generally critter resistant, tolerates rocky soils, and ends the season with cute, thimble-like fluffy seed heads!
Anemone virginiana | tall thimbleweed
Our native Anemones have a secret power: their flowers are actually colored sepals. This botanical trait bestows these charming plants with an extended bloom time beginning in late spring and continuing well into summer. This species, also known as Virginia anemone, can tolerate a range of exposures from full sun to shade. It is naturally occurring in open woods and and will thrive in part sun conditions with average to well-draining soils. The greenish-white flowers are held on erect stems which can reach 1-3’ tall. Generally critter resistant, tolerates rocky soils, and ends the season with cute, thimble-like fluffy seed heads!
HABIT
Height: 2-3’
Bloom Time: late spring, summer
SITE CONDITIONS
Light: sun, part shade, shade
Soil: average, medium-dry, dry
CULTIVATION TIPS
Establishment: does not spread as aggressively as Canada anemone
Deer Resistance: high
INTERACTIONS
Pollinator Support: moderate
CONSERVATION
Native Range: Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest
Seed Propagated: yes