Anemone virginiana: Country Or Region Of Origin
Central and eastern United States
Plant Profile: Anemone virginiana
Taxonomy: Anemone virginianaNames
Tall Anemone, Thimbleweed
Phonetic Spelling:ah-NEM-oh-nee vir-jin-ee-AN-uh
Genus:Anemone
Species:virginiana
Family:Ranunculaceae
This herbaceous perennial thrives in moist, rich soil and can tolerate full shade, although it flourishes best with some sunlight. Unlike other species in the Anemone genus, Anemone virginiana is less aggressive in its growth. It serves as an excellent flowering option for wildflower gardens, as well as woodland or shaded areas, blooming beautifully from summer into early fall. Additionally, this plant is resistant to deer damage.
In terms of pests and diseases, Anemone virginiana is largely unaffected by significant insect or disease issues.
Anemone virginiana Feature Summary
Anemone virginiana Image Gallery
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Anemone virginiana Feature Summary
Attributes
Central and eastern United States
tolerates dry, shallow, rocky, soils; full shade; no serious insect or disease problems; resistant to damage by deer.
Perennial
Seed
Division
Fruit
This plant has small fruits often with plumose tails.
Achene
Flowers
The 1" diameter flower has five greenish-white petals (which are actually sepals) and a yellow center (which is composed of stamens); usually borne singly. The flowers are cup-shaped, and the center resembles a thimble.
White
Gold/Yellow
Green
Summer
Fall
4-5 petals/rays
Cup
Radial
1-3 inches
Leaves
This plant has palmate, three-lobed, and serrated leaves. They are alternate or whorled and finely divided.
Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Alternate
Whorled
Oblong
Cuneate
Lobed
Serrate
1-3 inches
Stem
Poisonous to Humans
TOXIC ONLY IF LARGE QUANTITIES EATEN. CAUSES SEVERE PAIN IN THE MOUTH IF EATEN! Poisonous through ingestion and dermatitis. (Poisonous parts: All parts when fresh). Symptoms may include: Inflammation and blistering upon contact with fresh sap; irritation of mouth, vomiting and diarrhea following ingestion.
Protoanemonin
Medium
Seeds
Leaves
Stems
Flowers
Bark
Fruits
Roots
Whole Plant Traits
Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Plant
Poisonous
Wildflower
Erect
Medium
Medium
Cultural Conditions
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Mountains
Piedmont
4a
4b
5b
5a
6a
6b
7a
7b
8b
8a
2a
2b
3a
3b
High Organic Matter
Landscape
Rock Garden
Native Garden
Drought
Deer
Insect Pests
Dry Soil
Diseases
Black Walnut
Heavy Shade
Woodland
Naturalized Area
Poisonous to Humans
Contact Dermatitis
Anemone virginiana Image Gallery
Anemone virginiana Attributes
Anemone virginiana: Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems)
tolerates dry, shallow, rocky, soils; full shade; no serious insect or disease problems; resistant to damage by deer.
Anemone virginiana: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Anemone virginiana: Recommended Propagation Strategy
Division
Grafting
Layering
Leaf Cutting
Root Cutting
Seed
Stem Cutting
Anemone virginiana Fruit
Anemone virginiana: Fruit Description
This plant has small fruits often with plumose tails.
Anemone virginiana: Fruit Type
Achene
Aggregate
Berry
Capsule
Caryopsis
Drupe
Follicle
Legume
Nut
Pome
Samara
Schizocarp
Siliqua
Anemone virginiana Flowers
Anemone virginiana: Flower Description
The 1" diameter flower has five greenish-white petals (which are actually sepals) and a yellow center (which is composed of stamens); usually borne singly. The flowers are cup-shaped, and the center resembles a thimble.
Anemone virginiana: Flower Color
Gold/Yellow
Green
White
Anemone virginiana: Flower Inflorescence
Catkin
Corymb
Cyme
Head
Insignificant
Panicle
Raceme
Solitary
Spadix
Spike
Umbel
Anemone virginiana: Flower Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy
Anemone virginiana: Flower Bloom Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Anemone virginiana: Flower Petals
2-3 rays/petals
4-5 petals/rays
6 petals/rays
7 - 20 petals/rays
asymmetrical petals
Bracts
Colored Sepals
fused petals
more than 20 petals/rays
Tepals
Anemone virginiana: Flower Shape
Bell
Cross
Crown
Cup
Dome
Funnel
Irregular
Lipped
Radial
Saucer
Star
Trumpet
Tubular
Urn
Wheel
Anemone virginiana: Flower Size
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
< 1 inch
> 6 inches
Anemone virginiana Leaves
Anemone virginiana: Leaf Description
This plant has palmate, three-lobed, and serrated leaves. They are alternate or whorled and finely divided.
Anemone virginiana: Leaf Type
Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Needles
Sheath
Simple
Anemone virginiana: Leaf Arrangement
Alternate
Opposite
Other/more complex
Rosulate
Whorled
Anemone virginiana: Leaf Shape
Acicular
Auriculate
Cordate
Cuneate
Deltoid
Elliptical
Filiform
Lanceolate
Linear
Oblanceolate
Oblong
Obovate
Obtuse
Orbicular
Ovate
Palmasect
Palmatifid
Peltate
Pinnatifid
Pinnatisect
Reniform
Rhomboidal
Spatulate
Subcordate
Subulate
Anemone virginiana: Leaf Margin
Crenate
Crenulate
Dentate
Denticulate
Doubly Crenate
Doubly Dentate
Doubly Serrate
Entire
Lobed
Serrate
Sinuate
Undulate
Anemone virginiana: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Anemone virginiana: Leaf Length
< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches
Anemone virginiana Stem
Anemone virginiana: Stem Description
stout, hairy stem
Anemone virginiana: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Anemone virginiana: Stem Surface
Corky Ridges
Covered with a powdery bloom (glaucous)
Dull
Hairy (pubescent)
Polished
Smooth (glabrous)
Anemone virginiana Poisonous to Humans
Anemone virginiana: Poison Symptoms
TOXIC ONLY IF LARGE QUANTITIES EATEN. CAUSES SEVERE PAIN IN THE MOUTH IF EATEN! Poisonous through ingestion and dermatitis. (Poisonous parts: All parts when fresh). Symptoms may include: Inflammation and blistering upon contact with fresh sap; irritation of mouth, vomiting and diarrhea following ingestion.
Anemone virginiana: Poison Toxic Principle
Protoanemonin
Anemone virginiana: Poison Severity
High
Low
Medium
Anemone virginiana: Causes Contact Dermatitis
No
Yes
Anemone virginiana: Poison Part
Bark
Flowers
Fruits
Leaves
Roots
Sap/Juice
Seeds
Stems
Anemone virginiana Whole Plant Traits
Anemone virginiana: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Anemone virginiana: Habit/Form
Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping
Anemone virginiana: Maintenance
Low
Medium
High
Anemone virginiana: Texture
Fine
Medium
Coarse
Anemone virginiana Cultural Conditions
Anemone virginiana: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Anemone virginiana: NC Region
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
Anemone virginiana: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
2a
2b
3a
3b
4a
4b
5a
5b
6a
6b
7a
7b
8a
8b
Anemone virginiana: Soil Texture
Clay
High Organic Matter
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Shallow Rocky
Anemone virginiana Landscape
Anemone virginiana: Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Anemone virginiana: Resistance To Challenges
Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind
Anemone virginiana: Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
Anemone virginiana: Problems
Allelopathic
Contact Dermatitis
Frequent Disease Problems
Frequent Insect Problems
Invasive Species
Malodorous
Messy
Poisonous to Humans
Problem for Cats
Problem for Children
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Short-lived
Spines/Thorns
Weak Wood
Weedy
