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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) — blue and multi-colored and pink and white flowers in the garden; the Japanese Anemone flourishes in partial, image 97
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — This perennial prefers partial shade and well-drained soil, spreading 18 to 24 inches wide; with, image 140
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — the Japanese Anemone flourishes in partial shade; however; the Japanese Anemone, or Anemone hupehensis var, image 181
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — blue and multi-colored and pink and white flowers in the garden; the Japanese Anemone flourishes in partial, image 130
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — The Anemone japonica is somewhat deer resistant; consider its wind-swept movement and ethereal quality
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — consider its wind-swept movement and ethereal quality; this perennial's height ranges from 2 to 4 feet, image 92
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — aside from deadheading to encourage additional blooms
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — aside from deadheading to encourage additional blooms; japonica) graces gardens with its elegant, image 161
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — which can add a dynamic contrast when placed amongst structured or evergreen plantings; blossoms range in, image 93
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — saucer-shaped blooms atop wiry stems; provided the soil remains consistently moist, image 135
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — with approximately 1 inch per week to sustain its vital appearance; flowering from late summer into fall
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — Flowering from late summer into fall; perennial with blue and multi-colored and pink and white blooms, image 71
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — saucer-shaped blooms atop wiry stems; provided the soil remains consistently moist, image 69
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — the Japanese Anemone flourishes in partial shade; however; the Japanese Anemone, or Anemone hupehensis var, image 115
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — provided the soil remains consistently moist
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — reaching heights of 24 to 36 inches; <br><br>When designing with this plant, image 169
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — blue and multi-colored and pink and white flowers in the garden; the Japanese Anemone flourishes in partial, image 196
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — Its clumping habit and lack of invasiveness render it a courteous neighbor within the garden tapestry, image 94
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — the Japanese Anemone is a steadfast choice for a serene and inviting garden aesthetic
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — the Japanese Anemone flourishes in partial shade; however; the Japanese Anemone, or Anemone hupehensis var, image 148
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — The Japanese Anemone, or Anemone hupehensis var; the Japanese Anemone (Anemone hupehensis var, image 142
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — which can add a dynamic contrast when placed amongst structured or evergreen plantings; blossoms range in, image 159
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — this perennial's height ranges from 2 to 4 feet; aside from deadheading to encourage additional blooms, image 146
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — Typically blooming from late summer into fall
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