Anemone is grown for its root. It's hardy across USDA zones 7 through 10 and stands up to deer. Its summer flowers are a moderate draw for native bees, even though the root is the prize.
Zones
7-10
pH Range
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Sun
Part Sun
Days to Maturity
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What Anemone is
Anemone reaches around a foot and a half at maturity. It blooms in summer. It's also deer-resistant.
How to grow Anemone
Anemone grows in USDA zones 7 through 10. Anemone does best in part sun — at least 4 hours of direct sun a day.
USDA Zones
7-10
USDA PHZM 2023
Soil pH
Data pending
USDA PLANTS Database
Sun
Part Sun
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Drainage
Data pending
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Mature Height
1.5 ft
Growable Ground plant catalog
Frost-Free Days
0+
The frost-free stretch it needs start to finish — short-season areas may need an indoor head start.
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Sow directly
Sow anemone seed straight into the bed — root crops germinate fast and resent transplanting. Give them part sun.
Match the soil
Pull a soil test from your local Extension lab to confirm pH and drainage match anemone's needs before planting.
Water steadily
Keep the root zone evenly moist through establishment. Match watering to the plant's drainage preference and your local rainfall.
Harvest at maturity
Pull while roots are young and tender — sweeter than oversized ones. Local Cooperative Extension guides publish timing tables.
Good to know
One caution for pet owners — anemone is toxic to dogs and cats (mild severity). Keep it out of reach, and call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 in an emergency. (Source: ASPCA.)
Anemone offers moderate value to bees and other pollinators.
Where Anemone thrives
Anemone is hardy across USDA zones 7 through 10. Zone is only the starting point, though: the soil pH, drainage, and frost dates on your specific land decide how well it actually does.
Zones 7–10·Where Anemone growsOpen map →
On USDA hardiness-zone overlap, Anemone can grow in these states:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow Anemone in my zone?
Anemone grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10 (USDA PHZM 2023). Zone is one factor — soil pH, drainage, and frost dates on your specific parcel also shape whether it takes.
When should you plant Anemone?
Time anemone to your own season rather than the calendar. Your local frost dates set the exact window — a Growable Ground report reads them for your address.
How much sun does Anemone need?
Anemone does well in partial sun — around 4 hours of direct sun, and it takes some afternoon shade in stride. That flexibility makes it a good match for a bed the house or a nearby tree shades for part of the day. A Growable Ground report maps how the sun actually falls on your land, hour by hour, so you can set it where the light lines up.
What soil does Anemone need?
Specific pH data for anemone is pending. A soil test from your local Extension lab confirms what your site needs.
Does Anemone attract pollinators?
Yes — anemone's flowers are a solid nectar source for native bees.
Is Anemone safe for pets?
Anemone is toxic to pets (dogs,cats) with mild severity. Keep it out of reach, and call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 in an emergency. (Source: ASPCA.)