(Japanese Anemone)

The double-flowered version of Anemone hupehensis, variety japonica is a late-blooming herbaceous perennial native to China and Japan. Rounded purple-pink flowers with many sepal-like petals are borne on tall, wiry stems from late summer into fall. The large, hairy, deeply lobed leaves are concentrated toward the plant's base. Several cultivars are available, including 'Prinz Heinrich' and 'Pamina'.

Japanese anemone prefers well drained soil and partial shade. It spreads vigorously...

(Japanese Anemone, Pink Saucer Japanese Anemone)

Just when the late summer seems filled with floral doldrums, the Pink Saucer anemone saves the day! This herbaceous perennial is native to China and Japan. The cultivar 'Pink Saucer' bears clusters of rounded, rose and lighter pink flowers on tall, wiry stems from late summer into fall. Each flower has five petals surrounding a central tuft of golden yellow stamens. The large, hairy, deeply lobed leaves are concentrated toward the plant's base. The upright flower stems are blushed in dark red, and...

(Japanese Anemone, Prinz Heinrich Japanese Anemone)

The double-flowered version of Anemone hupehensis, variety japonica is a late-blooming herbaceous perennial native to China and Japan. The cultivar 'Prinz Heinrich' bears clusters of rounded, frilly, purple-pink flowers on tall, wiry stems from late summer into fall. The large, hairy, deeply lobed leaves are concentrated toward the plant's base. Introduced in 1902 and still widely grown, 'Prinz Heinrich' received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

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(Japanese Anemone, Splendens Japanese Anemone)

When summer fades into fall, the Splendens Japanese anemone grabs the attention with showy pink blossoms. This herbaceous perennial is native to China and Japan. The cultivar 'Splendens' bears clusters of rounded, five-petaled variably pink to rose flowers (with a hint of fuchsia) on tall, wiry stems from late summer into fall. Each flower has a central tuft of golden yellow stamens. The large, hairy, deeply lobed leaves are concentrated toward the plant's base.

Japanese anemone grows best in...

(Annabella Deep Rose Anemone, Pacific Anemone)

This cultivar of Windflower, a native of the U.S., blooms from late spring to early summer with a profusion of deep-rose, long-stemmed open flowers with a pale-yellow center. A hardy perennial, ‘Annabella Deep Rose’ branches from its base to make a low mound of airy leaves that are cut into narrow, linear leaflets. The flower stems, which are tall and stout, rise above the plant and end in an umbel of two or three flowers that give way to fluffy, globe-shaped seed heads. It grows and flowers best...

(Pacific Anemone, Red Pacific Anemone)

This cultivar of Windflower, a native of the U.S., blooms from late spring to early summer with a profusion of carmine-red flowers that have a yellow center. A hardy, herbaceous perennial, ‘Rubra’ branches from its base to make a low mound of airy leaves that are cut into narrow, linear leaflets. The flower stems, which are tall and stout, rise above the plant and end in an umbel of two or three upward-facing flowers that give way to fluffy, globe-shaped seed heads.

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(European Wood Anemone)

A familiar and beloved wildflower of European woodlands, this hardy perennial spangles the forest floor with white flowers in early spring. The cupped, six- to eight-lobed blooms open wide in bright light to reveal a central starburst of bright yellow anthers. The solitary flowers are borne atop compact stems clothed with heavily dissected, three-parted leaves. Similar leaves arise directly from the ground. The foliage goes dormant by midsummer. Plants grow from a branching underground network of...

(European Wood Anemone, Robinsoniana European Wood Anemone)

A familiar and beloved hardy perennial from European forests, wood anemone spangles the shaded garden with dainty flowers in early spring. Bearing colorful blossoms that are bright lavender-blue inside and gray-white outside, 'Robinsoniana' is named after famed horticulturist William Robinson, who selected it in about 1870. The cupped, six- to eight-lobed blooms open wide in bright light to reveal a central starburst of bright yellow anthers. The solitary flowers are borne atop compact stems clothed...

(Wood Ginger)

A yellow-flowered version of the much beloved European wood anemone, this hardy perennial from northern Europe and western Asia bears its sunny flowers in early spring. The cupped, five- to eight-lobed blooms open wide in bright light to reveal a central boss of bright yellow anthers. The solitary flowers are borne atop compact stems clothed with heavily dissected, three-parted leaves. Similar leaves arise directly from the ground. The foliage goes dormant by midsummer. Plants grow from a branching...

(Snowdrop Windflower, Woodland Anemone)

This anemone, sometimes called the snowdrop windflower, is a hardy, herbaceous perennial that flowers strongly in early spring. It is a native of northern, eastern and central Europe. The plant grows as a mounded clump of leaves that are maple-shaped but deeply divided to the point of looking toothy. The leaves arise from a woody, spreading root and the plant can be invasive, as it spreads rapidly by sending up new plants (suckers) from its roots. In spring, the plant lifts up a forest of tall flower...