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Japanese Anemone

Anemone hupehensis

Japanese Anemone is a medium-growing perennial, hardy in USDA zones 4-8, that matures to about 1.5-2.5 ft × 1-1.5 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with medium water needs in well-drained and moist soil. Expect pink, purple and white blooms in summer and fall. It stands up well to deer.

USDA zones
4-8
Sun
Full sun, Part shade
Water
Medium
Mature size
1.5-2.5 ft × 1-1.5 ft
Growth rate
Medium
Maintenance
Low
Soil
Well-drained, Moist
Bloom color
Pink, Purple, White
Bloom season
Summer, Fall
Tough against
Deer
Toxic to
People
Native to
Central China

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