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wood anemone

wood anemone

Anemonoides quinquefolia

perennialβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate waterZone 4a – Zone 8b

A delicate spring ephemeral with white or pale pink flowers that blooms early in woodlands before trees leaf out. It spreads slowly via rhizomes to form charming colonies on the forest floor.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
0.5–1β€² tall Γ— 1–1.5β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 4aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 8b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

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

Season of Interest

Spring

Succession Role

early successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

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

Function & Care

pollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division