Description

False anemone is a rare and elegant woodland perennial endemic to the cool, mountainous forests of Honshu, Japan. With its soft lavender, nodding flowers held above deeply divided foliage, it lends a subtle, ethereal quality to shaded garden spaces in late summer, when few other woodland plants are in bloom. The delicate flowers resemble miniature columbines or clematis, attracting attention from gardeners and botanists alike for their refined structure.

Best grown in rich, moisture-retentive soils and dappled shade, Anemonopsis macrophylla appreciates consistent moisture and protection from harsh afternoon sun. It is slow to establish but rewarding over time, forming modest clumps that naturalize gently in woodland borders or shaded rock gardens. In regions with hot summers, it benefits from a sheltered, cool microclimate.

Bloom Time

July to August