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Canada anemone, Anemone canadensis
A sea of white flowers creates a stunning display in May and June, and attractive foliage makes Canada anemone a great groundcover.
Ecology:
Bees, beetles and flies profit from early season pollen to provision the to establish nests.
Canada anemone is also a caterpillar host plant.
Growing conditions:
It occurs naturally in wet meadows, along streambanks and roads. It is a very adaptable plant that can grow in any soil and moisture conditions, just not in full shade. In ideal conditions, which means moist and sunny sites, Canada anemone will spread very quickly and form dense colonies which can serve as beutiful groundcover and soft landing.
Canada Anemone
30 - 60 cm pollinator early bloomer sun - part shade host plant groundcover sand, loam, clay provides only pollen salt tolerant medium-dry to wet boulevard deer + rabbit resistant .
Garden symphony:
In ideal conditions, Canada anemone spreads quite aggressively. Therefore, it needs a strong counterpart or should be planted in less-than-ideal conditions. It can also be grown safely in an enclosed area by itself.
Wild strawberries, Virgin's bower clematis, heart leaf aster and Joe Pye weed can stand their ground. In shaded, drier conditions, it can coexist with wild columbine and create a Canadian colour theme.