Poppy Anemone Anemone coronaria
Other Common Name(s):
Previously known as:
- Anemone coronaria
- Phonetic Spelling
- ah-NEM-oh-nee kor-oh-NAR-ee-ah
- This plant has medium severity poison characteristics.
- See below
- Description
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Poppy anemones are herbaceous flowering plants in the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae) native to the Mediterranean region. The specific epithet means "crown" referring to the central crown of the flower
The plant will grow up to 1.5 feet tall and spread 6 to 9 inches wide in full sun to light shade. Plant in the fall in well-drained amended garden soil 2 to 3 inches deep and 4 to 6 inches apart. Proagate from seed or divide the rhizomes.
In spring 2.5-inch daisy-like flowers in blue, red or white with black centers appear singly on 12-inch stems. The plants die down after flowering. Hybrids come in a larger range of colors and single to semi-double flowers.
Use in the border front, in groups, in containers, under deciduous trees and shrubs in the cutting, pollinator or cottage garden. In colder regions, they can be used as annuals or the tubers can be stored.
Insects, Diseases and Other Plant Problems: Cutworms and the larvae of some moths will damage foliage. Root rot can occur in too wet soils. Prone to fungal disease in humid or wet conditions.
- See this plant in the following landscape:
- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- De Caen Series
Bred in France. Single flowers that come in a rainbow of colors. - St. Brigid Series
Bred in Holland. Semi-double flowers good for cut flowers or partially shady garden.
- De Caen Series
- De Caen Series, St. Brigid Series
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- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- De Caen Series
Bred in France. Single flowers that come in a rainbow of colors. - St. Brigid Series
Bred in Holland. Semi-double flowers good for cut flowers or partially shady garden.
- De Caen Series
- De Caen Series, St. Brigid Series
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Anemone
- Species:
- coronaria
- Family:
- Ranunculaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Division
- Seed
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Mediterranean to Caucasus
- Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems):
- summer drought
- Dimensions:
- Height: 0 ft. 10 in. - 1 ft. 6 in.
- Width: 0 ft. 6 in. - 0 ft. 9 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Bulb
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Poisonous
- Habit/Form:
- Erect
- Mounding
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Maintenance:
- Low
- Texture:
- Fine
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- High Organic Matter
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Alkaline (>8.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- Available Space To Plant:
- Less than 12 inches
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Type:
- Achene
- Fruit Description:
- This plant has small fruits o
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Black
- Red/Burgundy
- White
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Solitary
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Good Cut
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Flower Shape:
- Cup
- Flower Petals:
- 7 - 20 petals/rays
- Colored Sepals
- Flower Size:
- 1-3 inches
- Flower Description:
- This flower blooms in mid-spring. The color is red but also comes in purple and white. The 2.5-inch flowers occur singly and are cup-shaped with 7-9-sepals with a black center.
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Green
- Leaf Type:
- Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Whorled
- Leaf Margin:
- Lobed
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- The leaves are fern-like, compound with three leaflets, form a loose basal rosette and are deeply lobed. There is a whorl of small leaves just below the flower.
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Green
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Description:
- Green wiry stems
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Patio
- Landscape Theme:
- Cottage Garden
- Cutting Garden
- Pollinator Garden
- Design Feature:
- Border
- Small groups
- Attracts:
- Bees
- Butterflies
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Black Walnut
- Deer
- Drought
- Rabbits
- Problems:
- Contact Dermatitis
- Poisonous to Humans
- Problem for Children
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Poisonous to Humans:
- Poison Severity:
- Medium
- Poison Symptoms:
- Toxic if eaten in large quantities and causes severe pain in the mouth. Poisonous by ingestion and dermatitis. All parts of the plant are poisonous. Symptoms: Inflammation and blistering upon contact with fresh sap; irritation of mouth, vomiting and diarrhea following ingestion.
- Poison Toxic Principle:
- Protoanemonin
- Causes Contact Dermatitis:
- Yes
- Poison Part:
- Bark
- Flowers
- Fruits
- Leaves
- Roots
- Seeds
- Stems
