Bloodworth, Stefan
Anemone cylindrica Gray
Candle anemone, Long-head thimbleweed, Thimbleweed
Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)
This perennial’s erect, multiple stems, rising 1-3 ft., are topped by a greenish-white flower with an elongated center resembling a thimble. After frost, the thimble matures to a cottony tuft. Leaves are deeply cut and clustered in a whorl halfway up the stem.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial Habit: Herb Flower:
Fruit: Size Class: 1-3 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Green , Brown
Bloom Time: May , Jun
Distribution
USA: AZ , CO , CT , ID , IL , IN , IA , KS , ME , MA , MI , MN , MO , MT , NE , NH , NJ , NM , NY , ND , OH , PA , RI , SD , VT , WI , WY
Canada: AB ,
MB ,
ON ,
QC ,
SK Native Distribution: ME to B.C., s. to NJ, NE & in the Rockies to AZ
Native Habitat: Dry, open woods; prairies
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N) Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Rocky soils.
Last Update: 2012-12-07
