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Bloodworth, Stefan
Anemone cylindrica Gray
Candle anemone, Long-head thimbleweed, Thimbleweed
USDA Symbol: ANCY
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
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.
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 , IA , ID , IL , IN , KS , MA , ME , MI , MN , MO , MT , ND , NE , NH , NJ , NM , NY , 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.
Propagation
Description: Easily propagated from seed sown in fall or early spring. Older plants can be divided in early spring.
Seed Collection: Seeds ripen from mid-July to August.
Seed Treatment: No treatment is required by dry stratification over winter will enhance germination.
Commercially Avail: yes
From the National Suppliers Directory
According to the inventory provided by Associate Suppliers, this plant is available at the following locations:
Edge of the Woods Native Plant Nursery - Orefield, PA
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:
Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2012-12-07
Research By: TWC Staff
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