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Anemone virginiana (Tall anemone)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Anemone virginiana
Other names
Tall anemone, Tall thimbleweed, Thimbleweed
Genus
Anemone Anemone
Species
A. virginiana - A. virginiana forms upright leafless, airy stems with greenish white flowers followed by thimble-like seed heads.
Anemone virginiana is: Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming, Spreading
Toxicity
Eating may cause mild stomach upset, and skin contact may cause irritation.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Green, White in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Leaf and bud eelworms , Slugs , Aphids , Caterpillars , Flea beetles Leaf and bud eelworms , Slugs , Aphids , Caterpillars , Flea beetles
Powdery mildew , Anemone (Plum) rust , Mosaic virus Powdery mildew , Anemone (Plum) rust , Mosaic virus
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Division
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Where to grow
Anemone virginiana (Tall anemone) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Containers, Rock, Underplanting
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, humus-rich soil in sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Botanical name
Anemone virginiana
Other names
Tall anemone, Tall thimbleweed, Thimbleweed
Genus
Anemone Anemone
Species
A. virginiana - A. virginiana forms upright leafless, airy stems with greenish white flowers followed by thimble-like seed heads.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming, Spreading
Toxicity
Eating may cause mild stomach upset, and skin contact may cause irritation.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Green, White in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Leaf and bud eelworms , Slugs , Aphids , Caterpillars , Flea beetles
Specific diseases
Powdery mildew , Anemone (Plum) rust , Mosaic virus
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Division
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Where to grow
Anemone virginiana (Tall anemone) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Containers, Rock, Underplanting
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, humus-rich soil in sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, 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
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