Anemonoides quinquefolia
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Anemonoides quinquefolia

Wood anemone · Nightcaps

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: partial_sun
Temperature
5–32 °C
Soil pH
5–7
Hardiness
Zone 5–8
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Observations
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Description

Source: leafsnap

Anemonoides quinquefolia (French: anémone à cinq folioles), a flowering plant in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae, is native to North America. It is commonly called wood anemone or windflower, not to be confused with Anemonoides nemorosa, a closely related European species also known by these common names. The specific epithet quinquefolia means "five-leaved", which is a misnomer since each leaf has just three leaflets. A plant typically has a single, small white flower with 5 sepals (but no petals).

🎭 Wellness, Safety, Recovery

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun

Wood anemone grows best in conditions where it receives moderate sun for part of the day and can adapt to places with less sunlight. Its health and growth can be harmed by too much sun. It comes from a habitat where sunlight was filtered through a canopy of other vegetation.

Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 5–32.2°C

The wood anemone plant originates from temperate regions and prefers temperatures between 41 and 89.6 ℉ (5 and 32 ℃). During the summer months it benefits from partial shade to prevent overheating. In winter it can tolerate freezing temperatures if the roots are properly insulated with mulch.

Ideal temperature: 5–32.2°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 5-7
Soil pH: 5-7
🌱 Fertilizer

One fertilizer application in spring is generally enough for Wood anemone, but repeated feedings can enhance growth. Feed every four to six weeks. Fertilizing improves the leaves’ appearance and function, helping to maintain even color and a healthy texture. It also promotes root development and nutrient uptake for long-term plant health.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Anemonoides
Family
Ranunculaceae
Hardiness Zone
5-8
Mature Height
15 cm to 23 cm
Mature Spread
15 cm to 55 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Semi-evergreen, Deciduous
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
2.54 cm
Bloom Time
Mid spring, Late spring
Planting Time
Autumn, Winter
Harvest Time
Late spring, Early summer

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Common Names (2)

en Wood anemone
en Nightcaps