Canada Anemone
Anemonastrum canadense
Also listed as Aiolon canadense, Anemone canadensis
Also known as Canadian Anemone, Meadow Anemone, Canada Windflower
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A delicate woodland perennial with white cup-shaped flowers that bloom in spring. It spreads via rhizomes to form attractive colonies in shaded garden areas.
Why grow it
Canada anemone offers reliable spring interest in woodland and shaded understory settings where many spring ephemerals perform well. Compared to related anemones like A. nemorosa, it tolerates a wider range of soil moisture conditions and establishes more readily in North American native plant communities. Its rhizomatous spread creates naturalistic drifts without aggressive invasiveness, making it useful for stabilizing bare ground under deciduous trees.
Watch out for
This species goes dormant by mid-summer in most climates, so plan companion plantings to fill the visual void after flowering and foliage senescence. In consistently wet or poorly draining soils, rhizomes may rot rather than spread, particularly during winter. It may take several seasons to establish vigorous colonies from transplants, so patience and consistent moisture during establishment support better results.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Colorado, Connecticut, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A delicate woodland perennial with white cup-shaped flowers that bloom in spring. It spreads via rhizomes to form attractive colonies in shaded garden areas.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Canada Anemone grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Canada anemone offers reliable spring interest in woodland and shaded understory settings where many spring ephemerals perform well. Compared to related anemones like A. nemorosa, it tolerates a wider range of soil moisture conditions and establishes more readily in North American native plant communities. Its rhizomatous spread creates naturalistic drifts without aggressive invasiveness, making it useful for stabilizing bare ground under deciduous trees.
Watch out for
This species goes dormant by mid-summer in most climates, so plan companion plantings to fill the visual void after flowering and foliage senescence. In consistently wet or poorly draining soils, rhizomes may rot rather than spread, particularly during winter. It may take several seasons to establish vigorous colonies from transplants, so patience and consistent moisture during establishment support better results.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Colorado, Connecticut, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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