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Japanese Anemone

Anemone Japonica

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Overview

The Japanese Anemone (Anemone hupehensis var. japonica) graces gardens with its elegant, saucer-shaped blooms atop wiry stems, reaching heights of 24 to 36 inches. Flowering from late summer into fall, its blossoms are typically a soft pink or white, complemented by dark green, palmate foliage. This perennial prefers partial shade and well-drained soil, spreading 18 to 24 inches wide. Ideal for borders, it offers late-season charm and attracts pollinators. Zones 4-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 5–8Type PerennialClimate Mediterranean

Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — Blossoms range in color from pure white to deep pink; saucer-shaped flowers that dance atop slender stems, image 153

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 5–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Perennial
Family: Ranunculaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — varieties with darker foliage may tolerate more sun, image 83

Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — presents a captivating display of simple yet elegant beauty in the landscape; this perennial prefers partial, image 77

Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — the Japanese Anemone flourishes in partial shade; however; the Japanese Anemone, or Anemone hupehensis var, image 82

Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — <br><br>When designing with this plant; complemented by dark green, image 157

Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — saucer-shaped flowers that dance atop slender stems; while achieving a spread of 1.5 to 2.5 feet at maturity, image 111

Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — Ideal for borders, it offers late-season charm and attracts pollinators; which can add a dynamic contrast, image 174

Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — Ideal for borders, it offers late-season charm and attracts pollinators; which can add a dynamic contrast when placed

Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — presents a captivating display of simple yet elegant beauty in the landscape; this perennial prefers partial, image 110

Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — Blossoms range in color from pure white to deep pink; saucer-shaped flowers that dance atop slender stems, image 186

Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — Flowering from late summer into fall

Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — while achieving a spread of 1.5 to 2.5 feet at maturity; saucer-shaped blooms atop wiry stems, image 114

Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — making it a practical selection for areas where deer browsing can be an issue; perennial for full or half, image 90

Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — Regular watering is necessary; blue and multi-colored and pink and white flowers in the garden, image 151

Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — Ideal for borders, it offers late-season charm and attracts pollinators; which can add a dynamic contrast, image 141

Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — The Japanese Anemone (Anemone hupehensis var; reaching heights of 24 to 36 inches, image 100

Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — reaching heights of 24 to 36 inches; <br><br>When designing with this plant

Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — the Japanese Anemone flourishes in partial shade; however

Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — Flowering from late summer into fall; perennial with blue and multi-colored and pink and white blooms, image 137

Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — saucer-shaped blooms atop wiry stems; provided the soil remains consistently moist

Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — making it a practical selection for areas where deer browsing can be an issue; perennial for full or half, image 156

Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — which can add a dynamic contrast when placed amongst structured or evergreen plantings; blossoms range in color from pure

Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — saucer-shaped flowers that dance atop slender stems; while achieving a spread of 1.5 to 2.5 feet at maturity, image 78

Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — The Anemone japonica is somewhat deer resistant; consider its wind-swept movement and ethereal quality, image 122

Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — The Japanese Anemone, or Anemone hupehensis var

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