Anemone canadensis / Windflower

Anemone canadensis is a native wildflower that produces delicate white flowers with yellow centers. It is a low-maintenance perennial that is perfect for naturalizing in meadows and prairies.

Product Characteristics:
• Height: 30-45 cm (12-18 in)
• Spread: 45-60 cm (18-24 in)
• Flower color: White with yellow centers
• Flowering period: Late spring to early summer
• Foliage: Deeply lobed, dark green leaves
• Sunlight requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil requirements: Moist, well-draining soil
• Hardiness Zone: 3

Uses:
Anemone canadensis is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of ways. It is perfect for naturalizing in meadows and prairies, and can also be used as a border or edging plant. It works well in cottage gardens and rock gardens, and can also be used in containers.

Benefits:
Anemone canadensis is a low-maintenance plant that is easy to grow. It is deer-resistant and attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators to the garden. Its delicate white flowers provide a beautiful contrast to other bolder colors in the garden.

Companion Plants:

• Agastache foeniculum (Anise Hyssop) - The upright form and purple flowers of Agastache foeniculum make a lovely contrast to the sprawling habit and white blooms of Anemone canadensis.
• Calamagrostis acutiflora (Feather Reed Grass) - The vertical structure and fluffy plumes of Calamagrostis acutiflora make an excellent complement to the delicate flowers of Anemone canadensis.
• Geranium sanguineum (Bloody Cranesbill) - The magenta-pink flowers of Geranium sanguineum pair beautifully with the white flowers of Anemone canadensis, and both plants prefer similar growing conditions.

Care Instructions:
Anemone canadensis prefers moist, well-draining soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought-tolerant once established, but benefits from regular watering during dry spells. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms. It is not necessary to divide the plants, but they can be divided every few years in early spring.

Final Thoughts:
Anemone canadensis is a beautiful and easy-to-grow plant that is perfect for naturalizing in meadows and prairies, or adding to cottage gardens and rock gardens. Its delicate white flowers and low-maintenance nature make it a great addition to any garden.