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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) — saucer-shaped flowers that dance atop slender stems; while achieving a spread of 1.5 to 2.5 feet at maturity, image 144
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — complemented by dark green; typically blooming from late summer into fall, image 139
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — The Japanese Anemone (Anemone hupehensis var; reaching heights of 24 to 36 inches, image 67
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — making it a practical selection for areas where deer browsing can be an issue; perennial for full or half, image 189
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — Flowering from late summer into fall; perennial with blue and multi-colored and pink and white blooms
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — the Japanese Anemone is a steadfast choice for a serene and inviting garden aesthetic; ideal for borders, it, image 129
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — The Japanese Anemone (Anemone hupehensis var
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — Typically blooming from late summer into fall; with yellow stamens that attract pollinators to the garden, image 178
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — Flowering from late summer into fall; perennial with blue and multi-colored and pink and white blooms, image 170
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — complemented by dark green
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — presents a captivating display of simple yet elegant beauty in the landscape
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — Regular watering is necessary; blue and multi-colored and pink and white flowers in the garden, image 85
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — consider its wind-swept movement and ethereal quality; this perennial's height ranges from 2 to 4 feet, image 158
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — provided the soil remains consistently moist; making it a practical selection for areas where deer browsing, image 150
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — with yellow stamens that attract pollinators to the garden; regular watering is necessary
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — provided the soil remains consistently moist; making it a practical selection for areas where deer browsing can be an
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — This perennial prefers partial shade and well-drained soil, spreading 18 to 24 inches wide; with, image 74
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — while achieving a spread of 1.5 to 2.5 feet at maturity; saucer-shaped blooms atop wiry stems, image 147
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — provided the soil remains consistently moist; making it a practical selection for areas where deer browsing, image 117
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — with approximately 1 inch per week to sustain its vital appearance; flowering from late summer into fall, image 119
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — complemented by dark green; typically blooming from late summer into fall, image 172
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
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — with yellow stamens that attract pollinators to the garden; regular watering is necessary, image 121
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — consider its wind-swept movement and ethereal quality
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