Anemone cylindrica Candle anemone (Ranunculaceae)

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Anemone cylindrica
Candle anemone
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The Anemone cylindrica plant species is found in Western N. America - British Columbia to New Mexico, east to South Dakota and New Jersey.. It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Candle anemone.

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Latin Name:  Anemone cylindrica
Common Name:  Candle anemone
Family:  Ranunculaceae
Author:  Gray.

Known Hazards:  Although no specific mention has been seen for this species, a number of members of this genus are slightly poisonous, the toxic principle is destroyed by heat or by drying[4, 10, 19, 65].

Mature Height:  0.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Prairies to the lower levels of the mountains[60].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in ordinary garden soil but prefers a well-drained woodland soil and some shade[200]. Plants succeed in maritime gardens[233]. Hardy to at least -20°c[187]. Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits[233]. A greedy plant, inhibiting the growth of nearby plants, especially legumes[54]. A good woodland plant[1, 187].

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