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Anemone cylindrica

*Thimbleweed*

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Most photos by Ann Grandy and Sally J.A.Finzel, unless otherwise noted to the left. Please ask for permission before using images.

Soil: Mesic(Medium) to (Xeric) Dry
Sun: Full to Part
Height: 2-3'
Color: White
Blooms: June-August
Flowers: The 1-2" flowers have 4-9 petal-like sepals, no petals, and numerous stamens and pistils. The stamens and pistils form a thimble-like cylinder that extends up from the sepals.
Leaves: The whorled leaves are up to 3" long. They are divided like the palm of a hand into pointed, oblong, toothed segments.

Suggested Uses:

An upland native, these plants are nice for rock gardens, sand and gravel soils. A great restoration plant! Flowers are white and give way to Thimble-like seed heads that are soft and cottony when fully mature. The seed is very fun to collect!

Interesting Facts

Medicinal Uses: Tea made from the roots is said to alleviate dizziness.
Other Uses: The seeds heads dry well and make lovely additions to dried flower bouquets. Just collect them before the seeds start to disperse.
Folklore: Rubbing your hands in the smoke of the burning heads was thought to bring good luck to the Ponca Indians.
Name: Anemone may come from the Greek word for "wind". Also candle anemone.

USDA PLANTS Database profile page

Option	Price	Quantity
Seed Packets (at least 25 seeds)	$2.95
3 1/2-inch pots	$4.25
6-pack	$6.95
5 3/4-inch pots	$7.95

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Do not use native plants for food or medicine based on the information in this website. The information listed here is included for entertainment only, not as a recommendation. Please do not eat any native plants!

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