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Anemone caroliniana

 
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Family: Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Anemone (uh-NEM-oh-nee) (Info)
Species: caroliniana (kair-oh-lin-ee-AN-uh) (Info)

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Category:
Perennials

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

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:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
Light Blue
Medium Blue
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring

Foliage:
Herbaceous

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant may be considered a protected species; check before digging or gathering seeds

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

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
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds

Profile:

No positives
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral htop On Apr 5, 2007, htop from San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) wrote:

Carolina Anemone, Carolina Thimbleweed, Carolina Windflower, Southern Thimbleweed (Anemone caroliniana)is endangered in Tennessee and Wisconsin. It is extirpated in Indiana.

Neutral frostweed On Nov 22, 2006, frostweed from Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) wrote:

Carolina Anemone, Carolina Thimbleweed, Carolina Windflower, Southern Thimbleweed Anemone caroliniana is native to Texas and other States.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Franklin, North Carolina
San Antonio, Texas



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