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Tall Thimbleweed

Anemone virginiana

Also known as: Virginia Anemone

Small white-green flowers atop tall wiry stems mature into thimble-shaped seed heads that burst into cotton tufts — striking late-fall feature. Tolerates dry shade where many anemones won't.

Family

Ranunculaceae

Type

wildflower

Lifespan

perennial

Height

1–2 ft

Spacing

1–1.5 ft apart

Light

sun, part shade

Soil moisture

dry, moist

Soil pH

acidic

Bloom

May, June, July

Bloom colors

white, green, brown

Wildlife value

pollinators

Landscape uses

border

Native states

AL, AR, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV, WY