Japanese Anemone is grown for its blooms, which open in summer. It's hardy across USDA zones 4 through 8 and shrugs off deer. Its summer flowers are a moderate draw for native bees.
Zones
4-8
pH Range
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Sun
Part Sun
Days to Maturity
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What Japanese Anemone is
Japanese Anemone reaches around four feet at maturity. It blooms in summer. It's also deer-resistant.
How to grow Japanese Anemone
Japanese Anemone grows in USDA zones 4 through 8. Japanese Anemone does best in part sun — at least 4 hours of direct sun a day.
USDA Zones
4-8
USDA PHZM 2023
Soil pH
Data pending
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Sun
Part Sun
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Drainage
Data pending
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Mature Height
4 ft
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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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Start the season right
Plant japanese anemone in part sun with at least 4 hours of direct sun.
Match the soil
Pull a soil test from your local Extension lab to confirm pH and drainage match japanese 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 its peak
Cut japanese anemone blooms in the cool of the morning, just as they open, for the longest display.
Good to know
One caution for pet owners — japanese 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.)
Japanese Anemone offers moderate value to bees and other pollinators.
Where Japanese Anemone thrives
Japanese Anemone is hardy across USDA zones 4 through 8. 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 4–8·Where Japanese Anemone growsOpen map →
On USDA hardiness-zone overlap, Japanese Anemone can grow in these states:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow Japanese Anemone in my zone?
Japanese Anemone grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8 (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 Japanese Anemone?
Time japanese 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 Japanese Anemone need?
Japanese 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 Japanese Anemone need?
Specific pH data for japanese anemone is pending. A soil test from your local Extension lab confirms what your site needs.
Does Japanese Anemone attract pollinators?
Yes — japanese anemone's flowers are a solid nectar source for native bees.
Is Japanese Anemone safe for pets?
Japanese 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.)