Sun Exposure: Sun, Part Sun, Shade
Soil Moisture: Medium-Wet, Medium, Medium-Dry, Dry
Soil Type: Sand, Loam, Clay
Height: 2 - 3 feet
Spread: 1 - 2 feet
Blooms: June, July, August
Root: Rhizomatous
Habitat: Prairies, Savannas, Open woodlands, Woodland borders, Limestone glades
Landscape uses: Wooded edges, Woodland planting, Part shade borders
Complimentary Plants: Wild Columbine, Ohio Spiderwort, Hairy Beardtongue
Wildlife Value: Small bees and flower flies visit the flowers occasionally for pollen
Seed Origin: Clearview, Ontario
Germination Code: C(30)
Photo credits: #1 by Eric Hunt, #2 by Hameltion, #3 by Sundaura Alford-Purvis, #4 by SeabrookeLeckie
Anemone virginiana - Tall Thimbleweed
This interesting plant offers different focal points throughout the year. During early summer, white flowers bloom, which are soon replaced by long-lasting thimble-shaped seedheads. During the fall, these seedheads slowly distintegrate into white cottony masses that remain attractive all winter. It can grow in a variety of conditions and tolerates woodland shade, so it good along a fence line or house that receives part sun during the day.