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Tall Thimbleweed

Anemone Virginiana

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Overview

Tall Thimbleweed (Anemone virginiana) is a North American native perennial. Growing 2-3 feet tall, it showcases deeply lobed leaves and white flowers in late spring to early summer, leading to unique thimble-shaped seed heads. It thrives in USDA zones 3-8, preferring full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Ideal for naturalized areas, this hardy plant provides texture and interest to woodland gardens and borders.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 2–8Type PerennialClimate Mediterranean
Tall Thimbleweed (Anemone Virginiana) — perennial for full or half; or as a backdrop for lower-growing perennials, image 48

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
2–8

Shape & size

Mature height
1–2 Ft.
Mature width
1–1.5 Ft.

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Ranunculaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Tall Thimbleweed (Anemone Virginiana) — white flowers in the garden; perennial with white blooms, image 46
Tall Thimbleweed (Anemone Virginiana) — appear in late spring to early summer and provide a delightful display against the plant's lush foliage
Tall Thimbleweed (Anemone Virginiana) — Tall Thimbleweed (Anemone virginiana) is a North American native perennial; it thrives in USDA zones 3-8, image 49
Tall Thimbleweed (Anemone Virginiana) — or as a backdrop for lower-growing perennials; this species of anemone is known for its charming yet subtle, image 45
Tall Thimbleweed (Anemone Virginiana) — this species of anemone is known for its charming yet subtle appeal.<br><br>Featuring an upright habit, image 40
Tall Thimbleweed (Anemone Virginiana) — Growing to an approximate height of 2 to 3 feet with a spread of about 1 foot when fully mature; white, image 55
Tall Thimbleweed (Anemone Virginiana) — it showcases deeply lobed leaves and white flowers in late spring to early summer
Tall Thimbleweed (Anemone Virginiana) — or as a backdrop for lower-growing perennials; this species of anemone is known for its charming yet subtle
Tall Thimbleweed (Anemone Virginiana) — Growing to an approximate height of 2 to 3 feet with a spread of about 1 foot when fully mature; white flowers in the
Tall Thimbleweed (Anemone Virginiana) — this species of anemone is known for its charming yet subtle appeal.<br><br>Featuring an upright habit; ideal for
Tall Thimbleweed (Anemone Virginiana) — It thrives in USDA zones 3-8, preferring full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil; which typically measure
Tall Thimbleweed (Anemone Virginiana) — leading to unique thimble-shaped seed heads; it showcases deeply lobed leaves and white flowers in late spring to early
Tall Thimbleweed (Anemone Virginiana) — perennial with white blooms; is a North American native perennial well-suited for the naturalistic, image 47
Anemone Virginiana
Anemone Virginiana
Anemone Virginiana
Anemone Virginiana
Anemone Virginiana
Anemone Virginiana
Anemone Virginiana
Anemone Virginiana
Anemone Virginiana
Anemone Virginiana
Anemone Virginiana
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