Overview
Anemone pennsylvanica is a plant with a columnar upright habit in the genus Anemonastrum, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Anemone pennsylvanica grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildflower meadow, rock garden, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Anemone pennsylvanica is a columnar upright deciduous plant belonging to the genus Anemonastrum in the Ranunculaceae family. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and is adaptable to all garden aspects and exposures, including north-facing and sheltered locations. This hardy cultivar (H5) prefers moist but well-drained soils of various types and pH levels, such as chalk, clay, loam, and sand. It is suitable for use in cottage and informal gardens, wildflower meadows, rock gardens, flower borders, and as underplanting for roses and shrubs. Propagation is by seed or rhizome division.
About the genus
Anemonastrum is a genus of flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae. Plants of the genus are native to the temperate and subarctic regions of North America, Greenland, Europe, Asia, South America, and New Zealand. The generic name Anemonastrum means "somewhat like anemone", a reference to the Anemone genus of closely related plants.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Anemonastrum
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Anemone pennsylvanica size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Rock garden, Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Anemone pennsylvanica
- Propagation
- Seed, Rhizome division
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to leaf eelworms, caterpillars, slugs
- Disease resistance
- Susceptible to powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Anemone pennsylvanica?
Anemone pennsylvanica prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Anemone pennsylvanica need?
Anemone pennsylvanica is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Anemone pennsylvanica hardy in the UK?
Anemone pennsylvanica has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Anemone pennsylvanica?
Seed, Rhizome division.