Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia
Anemone canadensis L.
Canadian anemone, Round-leaf thimbleweed, Canada anemone, Windflower, Meadow anemone
Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)
A robust
perennial with deeply lobed, basal leaves and an upright, 1-2 ft.
stem bearing a single whorl of 3- to 5-parted leaves. A
solitary white flower with a golden center springs from the leaf whorl.
Roundleaf Thimbleweed is very adaptable and can become quite aggressive in too favorable conditions. This plant can be aggressive.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial Habit: Herb Flower:
Fruit: Size Class: 1-3 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: CO , CT , IL , IN , IA , KS , KY , ME , MD , MA , MI , MN , MO , MT , NE , NH , NJ , NM , NY , ND , OH , PA , SD , TN , VT , VA , WV , WI , WY
Canada: AB ,
BC ,
MB ,
NB ,
NL ,
NT ,
NS ,
NU ,
ON ,
PE ,
QC ,
SK ,
YT Native Distribution: E. Que. to B.C., s. to MD, TN, MO & mts. of NM
Native Habitat: Ditches; damp meadows; sandy shores
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N) Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part Shade , Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Circumneutral (pH 6.8-7.2)
Soil Description: Moderately moist, sandy soils.
Conditions Comments: Canada anemone is very adaptable and can become quite aggressive in too favorable conditions. As clumps become crowded, flowering may decrease. If this occurs, divide the plants in the fall.
Benefit
Warning: POISONOUS PARTS: All parts when fresh. Toxic only if eaten in large quantities. Symptoms include inflammation and blistering upon contact with fresh
sap and irritation of the mouth, vomiting and diarrhea following ingestion. (Poisonous Plants of N.C.)
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
2012-10-03
