Canada Anemone Seeds
Anemone canadensis
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: To break its dormancy this seed needs a period of cold moisture, a period of warm moisture, followed by another period of cold moisture. Mix Canada Anemone seeds with moist sand and store it in the refrigerator for 60 days, then move it to a 70-75 degrees F location for 30-60 days, followed by another 30-60 day period in the refrigerator before planting. To accomplish this naturally, simply plant the seed in late fall and wait until the second spring after planting for germination. For spring planting, treated seed should be planted on the surface of the soil after the last frost. Germination is notoriously slow and irregular. If necessary, thin or transplant the seedlings.
Growing: Water occasionally if the soil dries out. This plant adapts to almost any soil, but prefers moist or well-drained woodland soil. It will flower abundantly in moist, full sun conditions, while producing mainly foliage in shade. Since this plant spreads rapidly and aggressively, it can be invasive. It also makes an excellent ground cover for difficult areas like full shade. Plants that have grown for several years can be divided.
Harvesting: These flowers can be cut for fresh use. Choose blossoms that have just opened, cutting the stems long and immediately placing them in water.
Seed Saving: Gather the seed heads individually when they begin to dry and contain mature brown seed that easily comes off the head. Spread Anemone Canadensis seeds out to finish drying away from direct sunlight, then thresh them to separate the seed from the husk. Store Canada Anemone seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Meadow Anemone, Canada Windflower
Latin Name: Anemone canadensis
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
US Regions: Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast
Seeds per Ounce: 8,000
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 12 Weeks, then Warm/Wet for 12 Weeks - Repeat
Germination Ease: Stratify 24 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 14 Inches
Color: White
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: To break its dormancy this seed needs a period of cold moisture, a period of warm moisture, followed by another period of cold moisture. Mix Canada Anemone seeds with moist sand and store it in the refrigerator for 60 days, then move it to a 70-75 degrees F location for 30-60 days, followed by another 30-60 day period in the refrigerator before planting. To accomplish this naturally, simply plant the seed in late fall and wait until the second spring after planting for germination. For spring planting, treated seed should be planted on the surface of the soil after the last frost. Germination is notoriously slow and irregular. If necessary, thin or transplant the seedlings.
Growing: Water occasionally if the soil dries out. This plant adapts to almost any soil, but prefers moist or well-drained woodland soil. It will flower abundantly in moist, full sun conditions, while producing mainly foliage in shade. Since this plant spreads rapidly and aggressively, it can be invasive. It also makes an excellent ground cover for difficult areas like full shade. Plants that have grown for several years can be divided.
Harvesting: These flowers can be cut for fresh use. Choose blossoms that have just opened, cutting the stems long and immediately placing them in water.
Seed Saving: Gather the seed heads individually when they begin to dry and contain mature brown seed that easily comes off the head. Spread Anemone Canadensis seeds out to finish drying away from direct sunlight, then thresh them to separate the seed from the husk. Store Canada Anemone seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Meadow Anemone, Canada Windflower
Latin Name: Anemone canadensis
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
US Regions: Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast
Seeds per Ounce: 8,000
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 12 Weeks, then Warm/Wet for 12 Weeks - Repeat
Germination Ease: Stratify 24 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 14 Inches
Color: White
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring