Thimbleweed

Anemone virginiana

  • Full Shade to Full SunFull Shade to Full Sun
  • Dry to Medium
  • Sand Loam, Loam, Clay Loam

New species for 2025! Available for preorder in April 2025.

Plant in 2.5 x 2.5 x 3.5 inch plastic pot

Try out this low maintenance species in your garden! You will find it tolerant of a wide range of light, soil, and moisture conditions. Unlike Canada Anemone (Anemone canadensis), Thimbleweed (Anemone virginiana) will not spread as rapidly and will grow taller. Thimbleweed has long leaf stalks (petiole), while Canada Anemone has none. In summer you will enjoy beautiful white flowers with green centres, becoming thimble shaped seed clusters in late summer. An architectural delight for both humans and pollinators. Leaves are whorled halfway up the tall slender stem. 

Please note that Thimbleweed can be toxic to insects and mammals and produces chemicals that can inhibit growth of neighboring plants. While beneficial to promote easy growth in your garden, this competition may pose a challenge in a smaller growing space. Find this plant naturally in a rocky or dry woodland habitat.

Photo credit (first two pictures): Shoot Gardening

Growing Habits

Mature Height: 3 feet

Mature Spread: 2 feet

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