Anemone quinquefolia aka Wood Anemone

Taxonomy

Anemone quinquefolia, also known as wood anemone or windflower, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It belongs to the buttercup family Ranunculaceae and is often confused with the closely related European species Anemonoides nemorosa. The plant has a horizontal underground rhizome and two distinct leaf forms: stem leaves and a basal leaf. The stem leaves and the basal leaf emanate from the same base point on the rhizome. Despite its name, the leaves have just three leaflets. Quinquefolia thrives in humus-rich soil in woodlands, thickets, clearings, and naturalized woodland gardens. In early spring, it displays a single small white or pink flower with five sepals but no petals. After the flower blooms, it becomes an attractive ground cover.

Common names

Wood Anemone, Windflower

How to care for Wood Anemone

Difficulty

With its straightforward care requirements, Wood Anemone is a hassle-free plant that anyone can enjoy.

Water

Wood Anemone should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Soil

Wood Anemone loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

Dormancy

During the wintertime, it is common for Wood Anemone plants to go dormant and their growth rate may slow down. Therefore, the amount of waterings should be spaced out more.

Toxicity

Ploi does not possess verified information regarding the toxicity of this particular plant. In the event that you, a member of your family, or a pet ingests plant material with an unclear toxicity level, it is highly recommended to seek the advice of a medical professional.

Fertilizer

The growth of Wood Anemone is gradual and it doesn't necessitate any additional fertilizers. Replacing the soil in its pot once a year should suffice to provide the plant with sufficient nutrition. It's important to keep in mind that plants derive their energy from the sun's rays, not fertilizers.

Growth-pattern

New growth will sprout from the top of the plant as it grows upwards.

Region of origin

Wood Anemone’s native range is Eastern N. America - Nova Scotia to Georgia, western Ontario, Minnesota and Tennessee.


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