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Eriocapitella x hybrida

Common Name(s):

Previously known as:

  • Anemone x hybrida
Phonetic Spelling
Ee-ree-oh-cap-it-el-a HYE-brid-ah
This plant has high severity poison characteristics.
See below
Description

One of the most popular Japanese anemone cultivars is 'Honorine Jobert', which has been a favorite in southern gardens since Civil War times.

Found in: Landscape in flower gardens

Propagation: Division in spring, root cuttings in winter

Season: Late summer to fall

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems:  Leaf spot, powdery mildew, downy mildew, and rust are some diseases issues.  Insects effecting this plant include caterpillars, slugs and nematodes.  A few varieties of beetles may defoliate this plant.

Due to its height, taller plants may need to be staked.  

See this plant in the following landscape:
Cultivars / Varieties:
  • 'September Charm'
    Large pink flowers
'September Charm'
Tags:
#showy flowers#poisonous#white flowers#pink flowers#fall interest#summer flowers#deer resistant#herbaceous perennial#naturalizes#cutting garden#flowers late summer#partial shade tolerant#wind damage prone#wet soils intolerant#perennial
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
  • 'September Charm'
    Large pink flowers
'September Charm'
Tags:
#showy flowers#poisonous#white flowers#pink flowers#fall interest#summer flowers#deer resistant#herbaceous perennial#naturalizes#cutting garden#flowers late summer#partial shade tolerant#wind damage prone#wet soils intolerant#perennial
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Eriocapitella
    Family:
    Ranunculaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Recommended Propagation Strategy:
    Division
    Root Cutting
    Play Value:
    Attractive Flowers
    Buffer
    Easy to Grow
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Herbaceous Perennial
    Perennial
    Poisonous
    Habit/Form:
    Clumping
    Erect
    Growth Rate:
    Medium
    Maintenance:
    Low
    Texture:
    Medium
  • 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
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Moist
    NC Region:
    Coastal
    Mountains
    Piedmont
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
  • Fruit:
    Fruit Description:
    This plant has small fruits often with plumose tails.
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    White
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Good Cut
    Showy
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Fall
    Summer
    Flower Shape:
    Star
    Flower Petals:
    4-5 petals/rays
    Flower Description:
    Flowers are generally pink or white; however, they can also be white, yellow-green, red, or purple. They are cup-shaped with 5-many petal-like parts and many stamens.
  • Leaves:
    Leaf Arrangement:
    Alternate
    Whorled
    Leaf Shape:
    Palmatifid
    Leaf Margin:
    Serrate
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Description:
    This plant has alternate or whorled, finely divided leaves.
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Woodland
    Landscape Theme:
    Cottage Garden
    Cutting Garden
    Design Feature:
    Border
    Mass Planting
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Deer
    Problems:
    Contact Dermatitis
    Poisonous to Humans
  • Poisonous to Humans:
    Poison Severity:
    High
    Poison Symptoms:
    TOXIC ONLY IF LARGE QUANTITIES EATEN. CAUSES SEVERE PAIN IN THE MOUTH IF EATEN! Poisonous through ingestion and dermatitis. (Poisonous parts: All parts when fresh). Symptoms may include: 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