Canadian Anemone
(Anemonastrum canadense)
Canadian Anemone (Anemonastrum canadense)
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Photo by: John Brew | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: John Brew | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2018-07-12T08:52:31Z |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Anemonastrum canadense, commonly known as Canadian Anemone, is a deciduous perennial herb native to a variety of habitats including moist meadows, streambanks, and open woodlands across Central and Eastern USA, as well as multiple Canadian provinces. It typically grows 20–80 cm (8–31 inches) tall and produces a cluster of basal leaves from which the flower stalks rise. The white flowers, which are quite showy, bloom from late spring to early summer and are followed by fluffy seed heads. Canadian Anemone’s foliage can also add texture to garden settings.
Canadian Anemone is appreciated for its charming white flowers and its ability to naturalize in suitable conditions. It is often used in wildflower gardens, borders, and as a ground cover, particularly in areas that replicate its native moist and open habitats. While adaptable to a range of soil types, it prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate full sun to part shade. It can spread aggressively by rhizomes, so it may require management to keep it within bounds. Gardeners should be aware that it can cause skin irritation in some individuals.CC BY-SA 4.0
Canadian Anemone is appreciated for its charming white flowers and its ability to naturalize in suitable conditions. It is often used in wildflower gardens, borders, and as a ground cover, particularly in areas that replicate its native moist and open habitats. While adaptable to a range of soil types, it prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate full sun to part shade. It can spread aggressively by rhizomes, so it may require management to keep it within bounds. Gardeners should be aware that it can cause skin irritation in some individuals.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1-2 feet
- Width: 2-2.5 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium, High
- Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Moist meadows, streambanks, and open woodlands
Other Names
Common Names: Round-Headed Anemone, Round-Leaf Thimbleweed, Meadow Anemone, Windflower, Crowfoot
Scientific Names: , Anemone canadensis, Anemonastrum canadense, Anemonidium canadense, Aiolon canadense f. flavum, Anemone canadensis f. dicksonii, Aiolon canadense, Anemone canadensis f. canadensis, Anemone dichotoma subsp. canadensis, Anemone dichotoma var. canadensis
GBIF Accepted Name: Anemonastrum canadense (L.) Mosyakin