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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) — while achieving a spread of 1.5 to 2.5 feet at maturity; saucer-shaped blooms atop wiry stems, image 180
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — varieties with darker foliage may tolerate more sun, image 149
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — reaching heights of 24 to 36 inches; <br><br>When designing with this plant, image 70
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — this perennial's height ranges from 2 to 4 feet; aside from deadheading to encourage additional blooms, image 80
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