Perennial – Tall Anemone

Tall Anemone 

Botanical name: anemone virginia 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: 1-2 ½ ft in height with a 1-1 ½ ft spread 

Hardy zone: zones 3-8 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in 1-2 growing seasons 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: white 

Bloom time:  summer 

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered blooms and foliage during the spring and summer months 

Propagation methods: propagate by crown division during the spring months 

Landscape use: mixed garden beds, seasonal borders, container plants 

Special features: cold-hardy, shade-tolerant, deer resistant 

Light needs: 3-6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release fertilizer once a year in the spring 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil:  loam, sand 

Companion plants: aster, sedum, verbena, salvia 

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no