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Anemone canadensis (American meadow anemone)
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1 hour care
per year
per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.75m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Anemone canadensis
Other names
American meadow anemone, Canada anemone, Canadian anemone, Meadow anemone, Roundleaf anemone, Anemonidium canadense, Round-headed anemone, Crowfoot
Genus
Anemone Anemone
Species
A. canadensis - A. canadensis is a clump-forming, deciduous perennial with deeply-divided, mid- to dark green leaves and erect, hairy stems bearing upward-facing, white flowers from mid-spring to early summer.
Anemone canadensis is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause stomach upset and contact with skin can cause mild irritation.
Flower
Rose-pink in Summer; Rose-pink in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Caterpillars , Flea beetles , Slugs Caterpillars , Flea beetles , Slugs
Downy mildew , Leaf spot , Powdery mildew , Rust Downy mildew , Leaf spot , Powdery mildew , Rust
General care
Pruning
May require staking.
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Where to grow
Anemone canadensis (American meadow anemone) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.75m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Ground Cover, Meadow, Prairie planting, Underplanting, Waterside, Wildflower, Woodland
Cultivation
Prefers humus-rich, moist, neutral to acid soil in partial shade with shelter from strong winds. Tolerates full sun in cool summer climates. Tolerates slightly alkaline conditions. Will flop in too much shade. May spread aggressively in ideal growing conditions.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Anemone canadensis
Other names
American meadow anemone, Canada anemone, Canadian anemone, Meadow anemone, Roundleaf anemone, Anemonidium canadense, Round-headed anemone, Crowfoot
Genus
Anemone Anemone
Species
A. canadensis - A. canadensis is a clump-forming, deciduous perennial with deeply-divided, mid- to dark green leaves and erect, hairy stems bearing upward-facing, white flowers from mid-spring to early summer.
Native to
North America
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause stomach upset and contact with skin can cause mild irritation.
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Colour
Flower
Rose-pink in Summer; Rose-pink in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Caterpillars , Flea beetles , Slugs
Specific diseases
Downy mildew , Leaf spot , Powdery mildew , Rust
General care
Pruning
May require staking.
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Where to grow
Anemone canadensis (American meadow anemone) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.75m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Ground Cover, Meadow, Prairie planting, Underplanting, Waterside, Wildflower, Woodland
Cultivation
Prefers humus-rich, moist, neutral to acid soil in partial shade with shelter from strong winds. Tolerates full sun in cool summer climates. Tolerates slightly alkaline conditions. Will flop in too much shade. May spread aggressively in ideal growing conditions.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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