Wood anemone - Anemone quinquefolia (Care, Characteristics, Flower, Images)

Wood anemone

Also known as: Windflower, Twoleaf Anemone

Wood anemone (Anemone quinquefolia) is a small white flower in the buttercup family with a distinctive, musky smell. It grows naturally on the floor of healthy woodlands. It grows and spreads through underground tubers or rhizomes and dies back in the summer.

Scientific classification

Species

Wood anemone (Anemone quinquefolia)

Buttercups, poppies and allies

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Toxic to Humans

Toxicity

15 cm to 23 cm

Plant Height

15 cm to 55 cm

Spread

Green

Leaf Color

2.5 cm

Flower Size

White

Flower Color

Green

Stem Color

Summer dormancy, Winter dormancy

Dormancy

Semi-evergreen, Deciduous

Leaf type

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Spring

Growth Season

Slow

Growth Rate

Images of Wood anemone

Culture

Symbolism

Health, Protection, Healing

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Toxicity

Wood anemone is highly toxic to both dogs and cats; all parts of the plant contain protoanemonin. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, and skin irritation from sap contact. Immediate veterinary care is crucial upon ingestion. Wood anemone grows in areas including thickets, meadows, lakeshores, and streamsides.

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Care Guide for Wood anemone

Every week

Water

Partial sun

Sunlight

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Wood anemone flourishes in moist, well-drained soil with moderate humidity, requiring weekly watering to avoid drought stress. This understory plant thrives under dappled sunlight and is adept at utilizing seasonal rainfall patterns for optimal growth.

Fertilize: To support healthy growth in wood anemone, use balanced nutrition fertilizers in spring, applying a diluted solution monthly until the growing season ends. Avoid over-fertilization to protect wood anemone's roots, ensuring the soil is moist before application to prevent fertilizer burn.

Pruning: Wood anemone features delicate white to pinkish flowers and unique foliage. Minimal pruning is optimal; remove dead stems in early spring and thin overcrowded areas later to enhance air circulation and promote blooming. Regular maintenance maintains compactness and prevents disease for a healthier, vibrant plant.

Propagation: Wood anemone propagates best through cuttings during spring to summer. While moderately challenging, successful propagation is marked by root growth and new foliage. A humid environment is essential for optimal outcomes.

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