Anemone Canadensis - Canada Anemone
🌿 Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous groundcover perennial
Common Name: Canada Anemone, Meadow Anemone
Scientific Name: Anemone canadensis
Flower Color: Pure white, single with golden-yellow center
Mature Height: 0.30–0.45 m (12–18 inches)
Mature Width: 0.45–0.60 m (18–24 inches)
Habit: Upright, spreading, forming dense, natural colonies
Flowering Period: May to July
Exposure: Part shade to partial shade
Water Needs: Moderate, prefers cool soil
Soil Type: Well-drained, rich in organic matter, humus-rich
Hardiness Zone: Zones 2 to 8
Drought Tolerance: Moderate, prefers moisture
Nectar Plant: Yes
Attracts Pollinators: Yes, especially bees and butterflies
Toxicity to Animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Care
Plant in part shade to partial shade in rich, well-drained, cool soil. Water regularly at planting to encourage root development, then maintain consistent moisture during growth. Divide clumps every three to four years in spring to rejuvenate plants and promote vigorous flowering.
This hardy and reliable perennial thrives in shaded gardens and woodlands. Ideal for borders, woodland plantings, and moist areas, it offers delicate, airy blooms that brighten partially shaded spaces.

