Tenpetal Thimbleweed
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(Anemone berlandieri)
Tenpetal Thimbleweed (Anemone berlandieri)
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Summary
Anemone berlandieri, commonly known as Tenpetal Thimbleweed, is a semi-deciduous perennial herb native to open woodlands, prairies, plains, and grasslands in the Southeastern United States, particularly Texas, and extending into Northeast Mexico. It typically grows to a height of 0.5 feet (0.15 meters) and a width of 0.3 feet (0.09 meters). This plant features a basal clump of lobed leaves and produces showy white flowers with a greenish center, each consisting of ten petal-like sepals, during the late winter to spring months.
Tenpetal Thimbleweed is valued for its early-season blooms and its ability to naturalize in suitable conditions, making it a charming addition to wildflower gardens, rock gardens, and borders. It is relatively low-maintenance, thriving in soils with medium drainage. While it prefers full sun or part shade, it is adaptable to a range of light conditions. Gardeners should be aware that this plant can be susceptible to leaf miners and powdery mildew. It is generally well-behaved in the garden setting.CC BY-SA 4.0
Tenpetal Thimbleweed is valued for its early-season blooms and its ability to naturalize in suitable conditions, making it a charming addition to wildflower gardens, rock gardens, and borders. It is relatively low-maintenance, thriving in soils with medium drainage. While it prefers full sun or part shade, it is adaptable to a range of light conditions. Gardeners should be aware that this plant can be susceptible to leaf miners and powdery mildew. It is generally well-behaved in the garden setting.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.5-1.5 feet
- Width: 0.1-0.3 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White, Purple, Blue
- Flowering Season: Winter, Spring
- Leaf Retention: Semi-deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Deer Resistant, Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Open woodlands, prairies, plains, and grasslands
Other Names
Common Names: Ten-Petal Anemone
Scientific Names: Anemone berlandieri, Anemone caroliniana, Anemone heterophylla, Anemone decapetala var. heterophylla, Anemone caroliniana var. heterophylla
GBIF Accepted Name: Anemone berlandieri Pritz.