General Culture:
Easily grown in average, medium to wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, humusy soils in part shade. An invasive species.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
This spring-blooming (May-June) meadow anemone is a Missouri native plant that grows up to 2' tall and typically occurs (often in large colonies) along rivers next to levees and on river flood plains, in low, moist meadows and in moist thickets. Flowers (2" diameter) are borne on erect stems above the foliage and feature five, white, petal-like sepals and numerous, yellow center stamens.
Problems: Click for detailed list of pests and problems.
No serious insect or disease problems. Plants spread by underground rhizomes and can be invasive in the garden.
Uses:
A showy, spring wildflower for naturalizing in moist areas of a wildflower or native plant garden. Also may be grown near streams, ponds or water gardens.
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