Windflower (Anemone canadensis)
[ah-NEM-oh-nee kan-ah-DEN-sis]
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Deciduous Perennial Upright in the Ranunculaceae Family
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Unveil the charm of Anemone canadensis, a delicate native perennial that blankets gardens with its cheerful white flowers in spring. Its lush foliage and spreading nature make it a delightful choice for naturalized settings and woodland gardens! |
About Anemones
This beautiful, dainty plant is commonly called Windflower for the way her flowers tend to bob and dance in the breeze
Anemones come in a wide variety of sizes and bloom in a wide range of colors with contrasting centers (some varieties in spring; others in fall).
Anemone’s blooms hover on thin stems over her neatly-mounded leaves, giving her the delicate air of a well-dressed aristocrat.?
Anemone prefers partial shade and well-drained soil, but isn’t overly picky and is quite easy to grow.
She spreads easily and some varieties can be quite invasive, so choose your plant’s home wisely and she’ll reward you with a happily-dancing carpet of gorgeous blooms.
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Pros
Deer and rabbit resistant
Thrive in partial shade
Make beautiful cut flowers
Attract pollinators
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Cons
Some varieties are invasive
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Plant Data |
Mature Size |
18 - 24 inches
tall. 24 - 36 inches
wide.
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Sun Exposure |
Full Sun - Partial Shade |
Moisture Tolerance |
Medium - Wet: Prefer moist soil, can tolerate wet.
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Zones |
3a - 8b
(Usually hardy to -40° F)
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Tags |
Attracts Bees, Attracts Beneficial Insects, Attracts Pollinators, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Edging, Filler, Full Sun, Good for Beginners, Good for Borders, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Mass Planting, Good for Rain Garden, Groundcover, Illinois Native, Low Maintenance, Medium, Mounded, Native to North America, Naturalizing, Non-Allergenic, Normal Soil, Partial Shade, Perennial, Popular For Fall, Prairie Garden, Rabbit Resistant, Shade Tolerant, Tolerant of Clay Soil, Tolerant of Loamy Soil, Tolerant of Poor Soil, Tolerant of Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Wet, Wet Site Tolerant, Woodland Garden
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Bloom Period |
April to June
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Flower Color |
White
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Foliage Color |
Green
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Commonly Planted with...
Coreopsis, shooting star, alumroot, sweet grass, phlox, coneflower, goldenrod, birdsfoot violet.
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