Anemone multifida (Pacific Anemone)
Pacific Anemone, Red Windflower, Early Thimbleweed, Cut-leaf Anemone
Anemone multifida (Pacific Anemone) is a charming herbaceous perennial forming loose clumps of slender, silky stems clad with long-petioled, finely divided downy leaves. In late spring to late summer, solitary, silky, poppy-like flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm), greenish, yellowish or purplish outside, yellowish-white inside, appear for several weeks atop the stems. The blossoms are followed by silky, pinkish seedheads used by hummingbirds to build their nests. Easy to grow, this North American species is a great, little anemone for the rock garden or the front of the border. Ideal for growing in shady spots such as woodlands, or north-facing gardens.
- Growing up to 6-20 in. tall (15-50 cm) and 24 in. wide (60 cm).
- A part shade lover, this anemone is easily grown in moist, gravelly, calcareous, well-drained soils.
- Perfect for beds and borders, cottage gardens, prairie gardens, and wildflower gardens.
- No serious pest or disease issues.
- Propagate from seed sown in fall or early spring. Older plants can be divided in spring.
- Native to North America.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 9 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Anemones - Windflowers |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
Height | 6" – 2' (15cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
Native Plants | United States, Alaska, California, Midwest, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Northeast, Maine, New York, Vermont, Pacific Northwest, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Rocky Mountains, Colorado, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Southwest, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico |
Attracts | Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
Rocky Mountain National Park, Matt Lavin, Flickr
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 9 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Anemones - Windflowers |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
Height | 6" – 2' (15cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
Native Plants | United States, Alaska, California, Midwest, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Northeast, Maine, New York, Vermont, Pacific Northwest, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Rocky Mountains, Colorado, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Southwest, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico |
Attracts | Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |