Virginia Anemone

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Virginia Anemone

Anemone virginiana

Common Name(s)

Virginia Anemone
Thimbleweed
Tall Thimbleweed

Family

Ranunculaceae

Genus

Anemone

Full Scientific Name

Anemone virginiana

Author

Linnaeus

Native Range

Introduced Range

Additional Details

Characteristics

Growth Form: Wildflower

Evergreen or Deciduous: Deciduous

Temperature Zone: 4

Light Requirements: Sun, Partial Shade

Soil Texture: Sand, Loam

Moisture Requirements: Dry, Normal, Moist

Drought Tolerant: Yes

Compaction Tolerant: No

Salt Tolerant: No

Juglone (Walnut) Tolerant: Yes

Habitat Considerations

Ecozone(s): Boreal Shield, Atlantic Maritime, Mixedwood Plains, Prairies, Montane Cordillera

Natural Habitat(s): Woodland, Forest Edge, Prairie/Meadow/Field, Riparian, Alvar, Rocky Bluff

Human Habitat(s): Pond Edge/Wetland Garden, Hedgerow/Thicket/Windbreak/Screening, Woodland

Design Considerations

Minimum Height: 60 cm

Maximum Height: 90 cm

Bloom Time: Apr - Jul

Flower Colour(s): White/Cream|Green/Brown

Showy Flowers: Yes

Showy Fruit/Seeds: Yes

Fruit/Seed Colour(s): White|Green

Erosion Control:

Fragrant Flowers:

Fragrant Foliage:

Fall Colour(s):

Bark:

Poisonous to Humans: Yes

Thorns or Prickles: No

Attracts Wildlife: Bees

Invasive Species: No

Conservation Status

Plant Watch Species:

NatureServe Level:

IUCN Red Alert Status:

Interesting Tidbits

Interesting Tidbits: POISONOUS PARTS: All parts when fresh. TOXIC IF EATEN IN LARGE QUANTITIES. Symptoms include inflammation and blistering upon contact with fresh sap and irritation of the mouth, vomiting and diarrhea following ingestion. (Poisonous Plants of N.C.) The distinctive seedheads are thimble-shaped turning from green to fluffy white seed dispensers.

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