Anemone quinquefolia (Wood Anemone)
Wood Anemone, Nightcaps
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.
- Rising up to 6-10 in. tall (15-25 cm), this Anemone naturalizes well and will gradually spread into colorful colonies.
- Easily grown in humus-rich, fertile, moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soils in part shade or full shade.
- Undemanding and virtually pest-free and disease-free, this Anemone is a welcomed addition to woodland gardens. Deer resistant.
- Propagate by division of clump.
- Contact with sap may irritate the skin.
- Native to North America.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 8 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Anemones - Windflowers |
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) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Midwest, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Northeast, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Southeast, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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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 | 5
– 8 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Anemones - Windflowers |
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) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Midwest, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Northeast, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Southeast, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |