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tall thimbleweed

tall thimbleweed

Anemone virginiana

perennialβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate waterZone 2a – Zone 8b

A native wildflower with delicate white flowers followed by distinctive thimble-shaped seed heads. It thrives in woodland settings and attracts pollinators throughout the growing season.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
2–3β€² tall Γ— 1.5–2.5β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 2aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2a to Zone 8b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Summer

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Function & Care

wildlife benefitpollinator nectary

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division