Anemone virginiana Tall thimbleweed (Ranunculaceae)

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Anemone virginiana
Tall thimbleweed
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The Anemone virginiana plant species is found in Central and Eastern N. America - Nova Scotia to South Carolina, Kansas, Alberta and Arkansas. It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Tall thimbleweed.

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Latin Name:  Anemone virginiana
Common Name:  Tall thimbleweed
Family:  Ranunculaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  Although no records of toxicity have been seen for this species, it belongs to a family where many of the plants are poisonous. Some caution is therefore advised[K].

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry open woods[222].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in ordinary garden soil but prefers amoist well-drained woodland soil[1, 200]. Prefers a moist peaty soil in some shade[187]. Tolerates drought during its summer dormancy[200]. Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits[233]. A greedy plant, inhibiting the growth of nearby plants, especially legumes[54].

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