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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Flower:
Fruit:
Size Class: 0-1 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Blue
Bloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr

Distribution

USA: TX
Native Distribution: Edwards Plateau of Texas.
Native Habitat: Found on rich, moist banks of shaded canyons, especially along limestone ledges at the bases of bluffs; Edwards Plateau north to Travis County.
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Shade
Conditions Comments: Flowers are commonly white, but may range from blue to pink and lavender.

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
Deer Resistant: High

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:

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX

Bibliography

Bibref 286 - Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country (1989) Enquist, M.

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From the Archive

Wildflower Newsletter 1989 VOL. 6, NO.6 - Landscape Restoration, Wildflower Outlook, Wildflower Center Fall Festival, Dire...

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Anemone edwardsiana in USDA Plants
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