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Anemone virginiana

tall windflower

This is an easy-going, dry-loving species common to meadows or open woodlands. The flowers are smaller than many of the other species of Anemone, but the thimble-shaped seed heads add a unique touch in the late season.

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Height: 12-30 in
Spread: 10-14 in
Hardiness Zone: 2-9


Bloom Color: White

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Dry
• Average
Ecoregion
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
Ornamental Interest
• Fall/Winter Fruit
• Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Bees
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Tolerance
• Urban Environment
• Drought Tolerant
• Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Naturalize
• Rain Garden
• Massing
Growth Habit
• Spreading/Suckering


North American Distribution


Photo by John Lynch (c) Native Plant Trust
Photo by John Lynch (c) Native Plant Trust
Photo by Jean Baxter (c) Native Plant Trust
Photo by Jean Baxter (c) Native Plant Trust