Anemone virginiana

Common Names

Tall Thimbleweed, Thimbleweed, Tall Anemone, Virginia Anemone, Windflower, Anémone De Virginie

Summary

Anemone virginiana, commonly tall thimbleweed or Virginia anemone, is a North American native herbaceous perennial in the Ranunculaceae, it grows about 1–4 ft tall with a spreading or clumping habit and palmately divided leaves, the inflorescence bears white to greenish-white flowers on slender stems, each with five sepals and numerous stamens (petals absent), followed by cylindrical, woolly seed heads that persist into winter, it thrives in full sun to partial shade on well-drained soils dry to moderately moist, and is hardy in USDA zones 2–8, deer- and rabbit-resistant and pollinator-friendly, it spreads by rhizomes but is not highly aggressive, propagation occurs by seed and division, sap can irritate skin, so gloves are advisable when pruning, suitable for woodland, prairie, and naturalized plantings, and often used for adding seasonal structure and wildlife value

Lifecycle

Perennial

Height

1-3 feet

Spread

12-18 inches

Hardiness Zones

Zones 2-8

Sunlight Requirements

Ideally Full Sun to Partial Shade.

Soil Type

Well-drained loamy or sandy soils

Soil Drainage

Well-drained soil

Soil pH

6.0-7.0, slightly acidic to neutral (around pH 6.5)

Bloom Color

White

Bloom Time

Spring to Summer

Foliage Color

Green (ranges from light green to deep green), may have a reddish tinge late in the season.

Fall Foliage Color

Gold/YellowGreen, Green, Reddish

Leaf Lifecycle

Deciduous

Growth Rate

Slow growth

Seasons of Interest

Spring and Summer

Propagation Methods

Seeds, Division

Attracts Wildlife

Bees and other pollinators, birds