Anemone canadensis (Canada Anemone)


Botanical Information

FamilyRanunculaceae
GenusAnemone
Speciescanadensis
CategoryPerennials, Wildflowers & Weeds
OriginNative to North America.
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone1a - Requires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-40 - (-1)
Temperature (°F)-40 - 30
Height30 - 60 cm
Spread60 - 75 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodMay, June

Description and Growing Information

CultivationGrows best in humus rich, moist soil in full sun to partial shade. An aggressive grower.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatStreambanks, moist meadows, and lakeshores.
Flower DescriptionBloom on tall stems above the foliage with five white petals and a cluster of yellow stamens in the middle.

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