I liked the couple of specimens volunteering in my shady Zone 6 yard, so I allowed them to survive. That resulted in quite a proliferati...Read Moreon of them - more than I need.
Like many plants in the Ranunculaceae family, this plant seems to be little to offer nature or to us., unless you value poisons. ...Read More
This plant:
produces a lot of nectar? No (typical of many in this family)
produces a lot of pollen? No (typical of many in this family)
hosts larvae of a native insect species? Not sure, doubt it
creates fruit for animals to eat? Just little seeds
deer resistant? Yes (a bad thing since they'll eat more worthwhile species instead)
edible for humans? Definitely not.
"Tall Anemone produces an allelopathic substance, protoanemonin, which inhibits seed germination and seedling growth in many species of plants."
"Thimbleweed produces chemicals which inhibit seed germination and seedling growth in many species of plants, so often the ground is relatively bare around this plant. Mammalian herbivores usually leave Thimbleweed alone because the foliage contains a blistering agent that can irritate the mouth parts and digestive tract."
Dandelions offer a lot more value. They're edible. Their flowers are prettier. Their flowers offer more nectar and pollen. They're not poisonous nor are they allelopathic or rhizomatous. They take up less physical space. If a plant offers less than an invasive weed then I would pass on choosing to plant it.
This is a garden thug. Extremely aggressive in the garden, here in the northeastern US. This native plant may not be a threat to the envi...Read Moreronment, but it's difficult to control in the garden. I've seen it take over gardens to the point where they have to be herbicided and replanted.
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | August 2004 | neutral
Numerous citrine-yellow cup shaped flowers bloom on strong upright stems high above the green vine like leaves. As the leaves age, they ...Read Moreturn to chocolate-brown. Easy to grow.
Perennial Anemone from the USA. Has mid-green, palmate leaves divided into 3 leaflets which are deeply dissected. Bears small, white, s...Read Moreometimes very pale green tinged, saucer shaped flowers under 1 inch across.
Flowers May - July
Likes moist, well drained, humus rich soil in full sun or partial shade. Isn't phased by neglect and is great in a light woodland setting.
Has fluffy seedheads in early Autumn and can get a little weedy if left to its own devices for too long.
I liked the couple of specimens volunteering in my shady Zone 6 yard, so I allowed them to survive. That resulted in quite a proliferati...Read More
Like many plants in the Ranunculaceae family, this plant seems to be little to offer nature or to us., unless you value poisons.
...Read More
This is a garden thug. Extremely aggressive in the garden, here in the northeastern US. This native plant may not be a threat to the envi...Read More
Numerous citrine-yellow cup shaped flowers bloom on strong upright stems high above the green vine like leaves. As the leaves age, they ...Read More
Perennial Anemone from the USA. Has mid-green, palmate leaves divided into 3 leaflets which are deeply dissected. Bears small, white, s...Read More