Height:

3.0-4.0 Feet

Spread:

1.5-2.5 Feet

Hardiness Zones:

4,5,6,7,8

Flower Color:

White Shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Late Summer Early Fall

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Cottage Eclectic Woodland Shade

Other Features:

Border Plant Cut Flower Cut Foliage Mass Planting

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Japanese anenomes are easy to grow when properly sited. In cooler climates, they can be grown in full sun if a consistant supply of moisture is available. In warmer zones, they need protection from the hot, midday sun; dappled shade is ideal. Plant them in rich, loose, well-drained soil. Dry or excessively wet soil and windy conditions are a sure downfall of this plant.

This perennial spreads by means of creeping rhizomes, and new plants may appear near the original clump in the spring. They are easily transplanted if they show up where they are not wanted. This should be done in the spring. Make sure to provide a heavy mulch in the fall the first two seasons to prevent frost heaving.

Deer and rabbits typically don’t bother this plant and it has no serious pest or disease issues. 

Growing Temperature:

60-65° F

Holding Temperature:

50-60° F

Soil PH:

5.8-6.4

EC (What is EC?):

1.5-2.5 pour through method

Fertility:

Feed 75-125 ppm N at each irrigation. Flush the growing medium with clear water every third or fourth irrigation.

For Controlled Release or Slow Release Fertilizer, see your preferred supplier for recommended rates for incorporation or top dressing, as it varies by fertilizer.

Vernalization:

Cold beneficial 11-15 weeks below 40° F.

Pests & Diseases:

Aphids, thrips, fungus gnats and foliar nematodes

Rhizoctonia, Pythium. Leaves are sensitive to pesticide sprays and have been known to develop leaf curl following spray applications of some sprays, so trial first. Anemone roots are naturally brownish-yellow and consequently may appear diseased when they are not.

Potting & Timing:

Plants should be adequately spaced to be able to develop properly.

Moisture:

Anemone prefer to have consistant moisture. Avoid allowing plants to dry out.

Planting Level:

Crown level even with soil line.

PGRs/Pinching:

PGRs are not necessary if plants are grown under proper conditions.

Lighting:

Long days required for flowers.

Awards

Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year -- 2016

Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit -- 2013

Missouri Botanical Garden Plants of Merit

Fun Facts

Anemones used to be called "windflowers."

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