Anemone canadensis - Canada Anemone

Anemone canadensis - Canada AnemoneSizes available: 2 quart Basics: zones 2 8, 12 24" x 12 24", part shade to full sun, a sweet white bloom over attractive light green leaves in late spring to mid summer, for most vigorous growth plant in full sun to part shade with lots of moisture, can be slowed down by drier and shadier conditions Common Names: Canada Windflower, Canada Anemone, Meadow Anemone Family: Ranunculaceae Origin Distribution: Native to Maine Habitat: native to river

Sizes available: 2 quart

Basics: zones 2-8, 12-24" x 12-24", part shade to full sun, a sweet white bloom over attractive light green leaves in late spring to mid-summer, for most vigorous growth plant in full sun to part shade with lots of moisture, can be slowed down by drier and shadier conditions

Common Names: Canada Windflower, Canada Anemone, Meadow Anemone

Family: Ranunculaceae

Origin/Distribution: Native to Maine

Habitat: native to river margins and flood plains as well as low moist grassy places

More: This is an ornamental, native ground cover with strong growing tendencies. It is also beautiful and long-blooming. I think the seedheads are adorable. Do not be afraid! First of all, there may be a space on your plot where you can let it roam free. Do it. It is a great addition to posy-sized bouquets and it looks magnificent blooming en masse. Also, like many strong growing native plants it is adaptable and can be slowed down by planting it in less than ideal conditions, like drier and shadier spots. The roots and leaves have been used medicinally. Most plants in the Buttercup family contain components of greater or lesser toxicity, so proceed with caution. Rabbit and deer resistant.

Source: Honey Petal Plants or Van Berkum Nursery

Image credits: Honey Petal Plants; Frank Meuschke of Shelterwood Gardens;  illustration from Wikimedia Commons