100 Seeds Canada Anemone Anemone canadensis Native White Wildflower Woodland Perennial Groundcover
Canada Anemone (Anemone canadensis) is a hardy native perennial prized for its bright white, five-petaled flowers that rise above deeply lobed green foliage in late spring and early summer. This North American woodland species spreads steadily by rhizome, making it an excellent choice for naturalized areas, pollinator gardens, rain gardens, and shaded borders where a low-maintenance groundcover is desired.
The delicate white blooms provide early-season interest and blend beautifully with ferns, hostas, and other shade-loving perennials. Its spreading habit and tolerance for moist soils make it well suited to meadow edges, stream banks, and cottage-style plantings. Seeds are best sown in a prepared bed or container and given a cold period to encourage even germination.
Species: Anemone canadensis
Variety: Species type
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Plant_Habit: Upright clumping with spreading rhizomes
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained loam
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 3-8
Germination: 14-30 days with cold stratification
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly cover, keep moist
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Notes: Native North American woodland perennial