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Anemonecaroliniana

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Family
Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Anemone (uh-NEM-oh-nee)
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Species
caroliniana (kair-oh-lin-ee-AN-uh)
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Synonym
Hartiana caroliniana
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Light Blue
Dark Blue
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Franklin, North Carolina

Hockley, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | April 2007 | neutral

Carolina Anemone, Carolina Thimbleweed, Carolina Windflower, Southern Thimbleweed (Anemone caroliniana)is endangered in Tennessee and Wis...Read More

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | November 2006 | neutral

Carolina Anemone, Carolina Thimbleweed, Carolina Windflower, Southern Thimbleweed Anemone caroliniana is native to Texas and other States.

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