Grape-Leaved Anemone

Anemone vitifolia Ranunculaceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Native distribution

Afghanistan to W China and Burma

Location

Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection

Source of plant

Seneca Hill Perennials, J.L. Hudson, Seedsman

Description

50-100cm high. Leaves rather large, simple, 3-7 lobed, resembling Vitis leaves. Flowers open in cymes, 5-8 cm wide, with 5 white sepals; pubescent on the dorsal side; August to October. Seldom true in culture.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

rarity, flowering season