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Western Anemone

Anemone Occidentalis

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Overview

Western Anemone (Anemone occidentalis), a charming North American alpine perennial, flourishes in USDA zones 4-7. It stands 8-24 inches tall, with 3-parted leaves at base, showcasing delicate white flowers that transition to unique, fluffy seed heads ("cotton balls") post-bloom. Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil; full sun to part shade. Ideal for rock gardens, it adds a whimsical, airy texture and requires minimal maintenance once established.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–8Type PerennialClimate Mediterranean

Western Anemone (Anemone Occidentalis) — also known as the Pasque Flower or Tow-headed Baby

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–8

Shape & size

Mature height: 6–24 Inches

Classification

Type: Perennial
Family: Ranunculaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Western Anemone (Anemone Occidentalis) — showcasing delicate white flowers that transition to unique; a charming North American alpine perennial, image 80

Western Anemone (Anemone Occidentalis) — It stands 8-24 inches tall

Western Anemone (Anemone Occidentalis) — Its blossoms are a radiant white to slightly pinkish hue; note that the Western Anemone is low maintenance and deer

Western Anemone (Anemone Occidentalis) — showcasing delicate white flowers that transition to unique

Western Anemone (Anemone Occidentalis) — perennial with white and yellow blooms

Western Anemone (Anemone Occidentalis) — Ideal for rock gardens, it adds a whimsical, airy texture and requires minimal maintenance once established

Western Anemone (Anemone Occidentalis) — flourishes in USDA zones 4-7; occidentalis can reach heights of 8 to 20 inches

Western Anemone (Anemone Occidentalis) — the plant showcases spherical; the Western Anemone (Anemone occidentalis)

Western Anemone (Anemone Occidentalis) — also known as the Pasque Flower or Tow-headed Baby; perennial for full or half, image 85

Western Anemone (Anemone Occidentalis) — making it an excellent choice for high elevation or northern gardens.<br><br>A; with 3-parted leaves at base

Western Anemone (Anemone Occidentalis) — moist soils that are rich in organic matter; the plant's modest spread

Western Anemone (Anemone Occidentalis) — at elevations typically between 5,000 to 11,000 feet; occidentalis into a garden design, image 89

Western Anemone (Anemone Occidentalis) — at elevations typically between 5,000 to 11,000 feet

Western Anemone (Anemone Occidentalis) — considering the Western Anemone's soil and light preferences is crucial

Western Anemone (Anemone Occidentalis) — flourishes in USDA zones 4-7; occidentalis can reach heights of 8 to 20 inches, image 77

Western Anemone (Anemone Occidentalis) — nodding flower that blooms from late spring to early summer; moist soils that are rich in organic matter, image 94

Western Anemone (Anemone Occidentalis) — perennial for full or half

Western Anemone (Anemone Occidentalis) — Its blossoms are a radiant white to slightly pinkish hue

Western Anemone (Anemone Occidentalis) — a charming North American alpine perennial

Western Anemone (Anemone Occidentalis) — nodding flower that blooms from late spring to early summer

Western Anemone (Anemone Occidentalis) — is a captivating perennial that brings an air of delicate beauty to any landscape design

Western Anemone (Anemone Occidentalis) — nodding flower that blooms from late spring to early summer; moist soils that are rich in organic matter

Western Anemone (Anemone Occidentalis) — perennial for full or half; yet the beauty it brings to the garden is enduring - much like the mountains from which it

Western Anemone (Anemone Occidentalis) — it pairs well with other alpine plants and is ideal for rock gardens; at elevations typically between 5,000 to 11,000

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Ruth Hartnup from Vancouver, Canada, CC BY 2.0 · source
Walter Siegmund (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
brewbooks from near Seattle, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
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Jakub Fryš, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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Walter Siegmund, CC BY 2.5 · source
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