Tall Thimbleweed, Thimbleweed, Tall Anemone, Three-Leaved Windflower, Virginia Anemone
Attractive in gardens and meadows, Anemone virginiana (Thimbleweed) is a charming deciduous perennial producing masses of single, star-shaped, white flowers, 1 in. wide (2.5 cm), adorned with a slightly elongated, thimble-like mound of greenish stamens. Borne on upright stems, the blossoms rise above the foliage of deeply cut, dark green leaves, clustered in whorls halfway up the stem. Blooming in late spring to midsummer, the flowers are followed by ornamental, fluffy seedheads which persist well into winter. Slowly enlarging over time, Anemone virginiana is not as aggressive as most other Anemone species. This exquisite North American wildflower can be found in rocky or dry open woods or wooded slopes throughout central and eastern United States and Canada. It is a perfect addition to the shaded or woodland garden.
| Hardiness |
2 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Anemone |
| Common names | Anemone, Windflower |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height |
2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" (50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Wisconsin, North Dakota, Nebraska, Missouri, South Dakota, Kansas, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Iowa, Michigan, Midwest, Southeast, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Wyoming, Rocky Mountains, Colorado |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
2 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Anemone |
| Common names | Anemone, Windflower |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height |
2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" (50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Wisconsin, North Dakota, Nebraska, Missouri, South Dakota, Kansas, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Iowa, Michigan, Midwest, Southeast, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Wyoming, Rocky Mountains, Colorado |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Anemone virginiana (Thimbleweed) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Anemone virginiana (Thimbleweed) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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