Tall Thimbleweed

When watering Tall Thimbleweed (Anemone virginiana var. virginiana), pay attention to the weather and soil. In general, you should water the plants weekly during the hot, dry months of the year, and lessen the frequency of watering to every 2 weeks or less as temperatures drop in the cooler months. When you water the plants, make sure to provide the appropriate amount; Tall Thimbleweed prefers moist soil, so you should moisten the soil until it is saturated, but avoid overwatering. Allow the soil to dry out slightly before each watering.

Tall Thimbleweed is an herbaceous perennial plant native to North America. It prefers full sun and usually grows best in average, well-drained soils with adequate moisture. This plant species does best with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day, however it can tolerate some light shade. During the summer months, Tall Thimbleweed should receive full sun from roughly 8am to 6pm, and during the winter it can receive a little less with about 4 to 5 hours of mid-day sun. It can withstand slight variations in sunlight exposure, so as long as the plant is receiving at least 4-6 hours of direct sun during the peak season, it should do well.

Tall Thimbleweed (Anemone virginiana var. virginiana) is a robust, upright wildflower that blooms from late spring to mid-summer. Pruning Tall Thimbleweed should take place in late fall after the plant has gone dormant. It should be pruned to remove dead, diseased or broken branches and to keep the plant shapely and generally under control. Pruning should be done sparingly as it can reduce flowering the following year. Any weak or thin branches should be removed and any side branches growing from the main stem should be shortened to about 1-third of their original length. This will encourage bushier growth and heavier bloom.