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Hardiness: USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Sun Exposure: Light Shade
Danger: Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color: White/Near White
Bloom Time: Mid Spring
Foliage: Herbaceous Smooth-Textured
Other details: Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Soil pH requirements: 4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic) 5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic) 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information: Non-patented
Propagation Methods: By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets) From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting: Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
These flowers grew wild near my childhood home in Stillwater, MN. I have since propagated them in my native garden with quite a bit of success. They add a nice springtime dash of color and remind me of my of the Oak-shrouded hills around Long Lake.
I find that this plant is spreading rapidly and crowding out most everything else in the area. It's not easy to get all of the creeping rhizomes when I'm weeding them out. I have yet to see them bloom (just moved to a new house and inherited a swell garden) so I may like them better later.
Found growing wild and blooming this week(31 Mar 2004) in Cedar Creek drainage of northern Richland County, SC.
Fairly extensive stand covering several acres along the creek. First that I've noted in this part of the state. Be interested in hearing from anyone that's seen it further to the east and south.
One of the earliest flowerers in native British woods, the wild ancestor is still found in shaded areas. Its leaves appear to be more palmated than the cultivated descendant. It is a shade tolerant plant but thrives best in moist areas with dappled light. The common name 'Wind Flower' derives from the way it appears to open its flowers when the wind is blowing, and from the greek 'Anemos' meaning 'the Wind'.
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