Japanese anemones come into flower in early autumn, just when you're getting tired of the summer staples. The buds are as charming as the flowers. Somewhat shade and drought tolerant. They make lovely cut flowers as well.
'Honorine Jobert'
Height: 3.0-4.0 Feet
Spread: 1.5-2.5 Feet
Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color: White Shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Sunlight: Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements: Average Water Needs, Consistent Water Needs
Soil Quality: Average Soil Quality, Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry: Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime: Late Summer, Early Fall
Wild Swan - Asexual propagation prohibited
Height: 20.0 Inches
Spread: 16.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8
Flower Color: White Shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Sunlight: Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements: Average Water Needs, Consistent Water Needs
Soil Quality: Average Soil Quality, Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry: Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime: Late Spring, Early Summer, Midsummer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Photos courtesy of Walters Gardens