Japanese Anemone

(Eriocapitella ×hybrida)

Japanese Anemone (Eriocapitella ×hybrida)

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Summary

Eriocapitella ×hybrida, commonly known as Japanese Anemone, is a deciduous perennial herb native to open woodlands and grassy slopes in China. It typically grows to a height of 2-4 feet and a width of 2-3 feet. The plant has a clumping form and produces a profusion of showy flowers that can be blue, pink, purple, red, or white, blooming from late summer into fall. The flowers are held above the foliage on wiry stems, adding a light, airy feel to the garden.

Japanese Anemone is valued for its late-season blooms and ability to add color to the garden when many other plants have finished flowering. It is often used in border plantings, cottage gardens, and urban gardens due to its ease of maintenance and attractive blooms. While it prefers full sun to part shade, it is adaptable to a range of light conditions. It requires medium amounts of water and thrives in well-drained soil. Japanese Anemone can spread via rhizomes, sometimes aggressively, which should be considered when planting. It can be susceptible to foliar diseases such as powdery mildew and rust, especially in humid conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Height: 2-4 feet
  • Width: 2-3 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Pink, Purple, White
  • Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Medium

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Showy Flowers, Street Planting

Natural Habitat

Native to open woodlands and grassy slopes in China

Other Names

Common Names: Japanese Thimbleweed , Japanese Windflower , Japanese Thimbleflower

Scientific Names: Anemone ×hybrida , Anemone hupehensis var. japonica , Eriocapitella ×hybrida , Anemone scabiosa , Anemone hupehensis var. simplicifolia , Anemone nipponica , Anemone sieboldii , Anemone ×hybrida var. japonica , Anemone hupehensis × vitifolia , Anemone hupehensis subsp. tomentosa

GBIF Accepted Name: Eriocapitella ×hybrida (L.H.Bailey) Christenh. & Byng