Common Name
Wood anemone
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
1.0
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Commercially available
Yes
Additional Info
Habitat: Mesic and dry-mesic upland forests, seepage swamps, and well-drained floodplain forests; occurs in a variety of low- to high-elevation, rich and acidic montane forests; east of the mountains, more restricted to mesic or wet, base-rich soils. Common in the mountains; infrequent in the piedmont and coastal Plain.
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract bees
Flower Color
Red/burgandy
Cream/White
Gold/Yellow
Green
Pink
Purple/lavender
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Ground Cover
Yes
Light Requirements
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Wet
Moist
Dry
Deer Resitant
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Nurseries that may carry live plant
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