tall anemone

Plant Type

Herbaceous Wildflower

Life Cycle

Perennial

Typical Size

2-4 ft. tall
1-2 ft. wide

Tolerant of

Drought

Inolerant of

Poorly Drained Soil

Propagation

By seed, By division

Plant Propagation Notes

Cold moist stratify seeds for at least 60 days.

Plants/Diseases

No significant pest or disease issues. Root rot can occur in soils that stay wet to long.

Wildlife Benefits

Nectar/pollen source for pollinating insects

Leaves

Palmately compound leaves arranged in whorls and around the base of the plant.

Flowers

Shower white flowers born singly with 4-5 petals and a thimble like center.

Fruit

Achenes that eventually open and have a cottony appearance. Seed is wind dispersed.

Toxicity

Some people have a reaction when skin comes in contact with sap. Mildly toxic and should not be consumed.

USDA Hardiness Zones

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Light Exposure

Part Sun/Shade, Full Shade

Soil Moisture

Dry, Medium, Moist

Soil Drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Acidic (less than 6.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0)

Native in South Carolina?

Yes

Plant Native Habitat

Forests, woodlands, and prairies with rich soils.

Global Conservation Status (NatureServe)

Secure (G5)

Federal Conservation Status (USFWS)

Not Listed

Distribution Notes

Rare in the coastal plain. Uncommon in the piedmont. Common in the mountains.

Subspecies

Anemone virginiana var. alba

Anemone virginiana var. virginiana