Anemone quinquefolia (Wood Anemone) is a delicate, early-spring perennial producing masses of single, star-shaped, white flowers, 1 in. wide (2.5 cm), sometimes flushed pink or rose-red on their reverse, and with a ring of prominent creamy-white stamens. Borne on short upright stems, the blossoms rise above whorls of deeply, finely cut, dark green leaves. Blooming from mid-spring to early summer, this spring ephemeral will go dormant as temperatures rise in summer. Colony forming, Wood Anemone slowly spreads from a slender rhizome to form a charming ground cover in shaded areas. This exquisite wildflower can be found in wooded areas of the eastern half of the United States. It is a perfect addition along shady edges of ponds or streams or planted in drifts in woodland gardens.
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Anemone |
| Common names | Windflower, Wood Anemone, Nightcaps, Anemone |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
6" - 10" (15cm - 25cm) |
| Spread |
6" - 10" (15cm - 25cm) |
| Spacing | 10" (25cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Delaware, New Hampshire, Maryland, Massachusetts, Maine, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, New York, Midwest, Southeast, Northeast, Michigan, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Ohio, Indiana, South Dakota, West Virginia, Kentucky, Arkansas, Alabama, Georgia, Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Mississippi, Tennessee |
| Tolerance | Full Shade |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Anemone |
| Common names | Windflower, Wood Anemone, Nightcaps, Anemone |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
6" - 10" (15cm - 25cm) |
| Spread |
6" - 10" (15cm - 25cm) |
| Spacing | 10" (25cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Delaware, New Hampshire, Maryland, Massachusetts, Maine, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, New York, Midwest, Southeast, Northeast, Michigan, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Ohio, Indiana, South Dakota, West Virginia, Kentucky, Arkansas, Alabama, Georgia, Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Mississippi, Tennessee |
| Tolerance | Full Shade |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Anemone quinquefolia (Wood Anemone) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Anemone quinquefolia (Wood Anemone) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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