Japanese Anemones

If your fall garden is all chrysanthemums and fading summer annuals, give some thought to planting a real fall beauty – Japanese anemone or windflower.  When we think of anemones, the spring blue, white and pink Anemone blanda comes to mind.  But the pink, rose or white Japanese anemones bloom in September and October.   

 

Japanese anemones are long-lived, fibrous rooted perennials.  Their leaves form a dark clump that is attractive from spring on.  However, they are late to sprout and might not emerge until May.  The arched, graceful flower stalks appear in late summer and are 2 to 4 feet tall.  According to the White Flower Farm website, Japanese anemones are deer resistant and prefer partial sun.  They like moist but well drained soil.   

Relatively disease free, Japanese anemones are available from online and catalog sources and local gardening stores.  Give your fall garden a new look with these different and lovely plants.