meadow anemone

Anemone canadensis (meadow anemone) is a North American native of the Ranunculaceae family. A. canadensis is a good ground cover species that blooms in late spring to early summer. 

It has delicate, upward-facing, white flowers and spreads through a combination of reseeding and rhizomes, naturalizing easily. In the wild, A. canadensis is often found in wet areas such as flood plains and wet meadows. This species prefers constant and consistent moisture. 

Botanical Name Anemone canadensis
Common Name meadow anemone
Family Ranunculaceae
USDA Zone 3 thru 8
Light Requirement Full Sun to Part Shade
Season(s) of interest spring, summer, fall
Height and Spread 1-2ft x 2-5ft (30-60cm x 60-150cm)
Flower Color White with pale green center
Attracts Wildlife Attracts Pollinators, Rarely Browsed by Mammalian Herbivores
Additional Information Native to Chicago Region. Thrives in wet meadows and woodlands
Location in Lurie Garden Bird Border – Columbus