Summer is over, way too soon, in my opinion. Usually by now I'm ready for falling leaves, cleaning up the gardens, and preparing for winter. But this year's odd summer weather has left me wanting more, and I'm being dragged kicking and whining into autumn this year.
One bright spot of joy in my garden is this sweet little Anemone. I added three of these plants to complete an "edge of the woodland shade garden", one of my favorite designs, (although this one is actually right up against my house!)
Though this garden is on the west side of my house, it is heavily shaded and receives only a brief time of direct sun each day.
The Anemone holds its flowers high on sturdy stalks. Each flower measures only an inch or two, but the plant is floriferous and as it matures will bear many flowers each season.
I chose most of the plants in this shade garden for their foliage, though all of them flower at some point - a bonus! However, the anemones were planted with flowers in mind, fall flowers, mind you, at a time when everything else is fading away.
I love their cheery little faces, and as the plants grow, I think this will be a highlight of my new shade garden.
This Anemone is rated for zone 5 hardiness, meaning that if we experience a really frigid winter (below -20), these plants may not survive. Planting them in a protected area, such as in this garden next to the house, will help to assure they make it to the next season.
Here are the facts:
Scientific name: Anemone x hybrida 'Pamina'
Common name: Windflower, Japanese Anemone
Family: Ranunculaceae
Hardiness: Zone 5-9
Light Requirements: Sun to Part Shade
Height: 24-36"
Width: 24"
Blooms in late summer or early fall.
Resistant to deer and rabbits!
