Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 540 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000535362
Common Names
- Hortens Anemone
- Hortens' Anemone
- Hortens' Windflower
Synonyms
- Pulsatilla versicolor Andrz. ex Rupr. [unknown]
- Anemone formosa E.D.Clarke [unknown]
- Anemone fulgens J.Gay [unknown]
- Anemone heldreichiana Gand. [unknown]
- Anemone hortensis heldreichii Boiss. [unknown]
- Anemone hortensis heldreichii (Boiss.) Rech.f. [unknown]
- Anemone latifolia Bell. ex Re [unknown]
- Anemone lepida Jord. [unknown]
- Anemone pavonina Lam. [unknown]
- Anemone stellata Lam. [unknown]
- Anemone variata Jord. ex Nyman [unknown]
- Anemone versicolor Salisb. [unknown]
- Anemone hortensis pavonina (Lam.) Gren. & Godr. [unknown]
- Anemone hortensis stellata (Lam.) Gren. & Godr. [unknown]
- Anemone hortensis fulgens (J.Gay) Gren. & Godr. [unknown]
- Anemone hortensis acutifolia Spach [unknown]
- Anemone pavonina fulgens DC. [unknown]
Description
Anemone hortensis (also called 'Garden Anemone', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head with white petals. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Anemone hortensis is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract pollinators and to provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anemone hortensis has white flowers with yellow centers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anemone hortensis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is also tolerant of salt and wind.
Where to Find Anemone hortensis
Anemone hortensis can be found in the alpine meadows of the Himalayas.
Anemone hortensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anemone hortensis?
Anemone hortensis
What is the natural habitat of Anemone hortensis?
Anemone hortensis is found in moist forests, grasslands, and other moist areas.
What are the common names of Anemone hortensis?
Common names of Anemone hortensis include garden anemone and garden windflower.
Species in the Anemone genus
Anemone fulingensis,
Anemone afghanica,
Anemone airei,
Anemone alaschanica,
Anemone altaica,
Anemone angustiloba,
Anemone baissunensis,
Anemone begoniifolia,
Anemone berlandieri,
Anemone biflora,
Anemone brecklei,
Anemone brevistyla,
Anemone bucharica,
Anemone caroliniana,
Anemone cathayensis,
Anemone coronaria,
Anemone cylindrica,
Anemone debilis,
Anemone decapetala,
Anemone drummondii,
Anemone edwardsiana,
Anemone flexuosissima,
Anemone fuscopurpurea,
Anemone glazioviana,
Anemone gokayamensis,
Anemone hemsleyi,
Anemone hokouensis,
Anemone hortensis,
Anemone howellii,
Anemone koraiensis,
Anemone korzchinskyi,
Anemone laceratoincisa,
Anemone liangshanica,
Anemone lithophila,
Anemone lutienensis,
Anemone montana,
Anemone moorei,
Anemone multiceps,
Anemone multifida,
Anemone narcissiflora,
Anemone nutantiflora,
Anemone ochotensis,
Anemone okennonii,
Anemone orthocarpa,
Anemone palmata,
Anemone parviflora,
Anemone pavoniana,
Anemone poilanei,
Anemone punctulata,
Anemone quinquefolia,
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