Anemone canadensis

Sizes available: HPP quart

Basics: zones 2-8, 12-24" x 12-24", part shade to full sun, a sweet white bloom over attractive light green leaves in late spring to mid-summer, for most vigorous growth plant in full sun to part shade with lots of moisture, can be slowed down by drier and shadier conditions

Common Names: Canada Windflower, Canada Anemone, Meadow Anemone

Family: Ranunculaceae

Origin/Distribution: Native to Maine

Habitat: native to river margins and flood plains as well as low moist grassy places

More: This is an ornamental, native ground cover with strong growing tendencies. It is also beautiful and long-blooming. I think the seedheads are adorable. Do not be afraid! First of all, there may be a space on your plot where you can let it roam free. Do it! It is a great addition to posy-sized bouquets and it looks magnificent blooming en masse. Also, like many strong growing native plants it is adaptable and can be slowed down by planting it in less than ideal conditions, like drier and shadier spots.

Nursery: Honey Petal Plants

Image credits: Honey Petal Plants; Frank Meuschke of Shelterwood Gardens;  illustration from Wikimedia Commons