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Common name: "Northern Anemone" or "Windflower"
Latin name:
Anemone canadensis

Northern Anemone - Anemone canadensis
Zone: 3 - 8
Elevation to:
9000'
Growth habit:
Clump forming   
Max height:
12 - 24"
Spread: 12"
Flowers: Yes, May - June
Flower type: Cymes
Native to area: Yes
Available varieties: 30+
Sunshine:
Water: Pictured Perennial: Northern Windflower - Anemone canadensis
Perennial Cultivation: Plant Windflowers in partial sun in moist well drained fertile soil. In optimum growing conditions this perennial can become invasive to neighboring plants.

Propagation:
Anemone seed can be germinated in a cold frame, but the seed can be quite difficult to start. For better results purchase pre-started Windflower plants at your local Garden Center. Space new container grown plants 8" to 12" apart. Once established, rhizomes can be divided in the spring.

Potential pests ~ diseases:
Powdery mildew or slugs.
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