Common Name
Tall anemone
Thimbleweed
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
4.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Additional Info
Habitat: Dry to mesic forests, rocky woodlands, barrens, old fields, and clearings; most characteristic of moderately to strongly base-rich soils. Common in the mountains and piedmont; infrequent in the coastal Plain.
Wildlife Value: Members of the genus Andropogon supports Common Wood-Nymph (Cercyonis pegala) larvae and various Skipper larvae. Adult Common Wood-Nymph butterflies feed on rotting fruit and flower nectar.
Flower Color
Orange
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Late Summer
Fall Color
Orange
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Dry
Pollinators
Butterfiles
Recommended for
Tolerates