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Cut-Leaf Anemone
$7.50
Cut-Leaf Anemone is a small flowering perennial with creamy white to yellow flowers and long basal leaves that are deeply lobed. It is most commonly found at high alpine and sub-alpine elevations, though it does also grow at low elevation.
| Latin Name | Anemone multifida | |
| Type | Forb | |
| Height and Spread | 15 – 50 cm tall. | 10 – 25 cm spread. |
| Bloom Colour | Creamy White/Yellow | |
| Bloom Months | May – June at lower elevations. Often found in the alpine blooming in July or August. | |
| Foliage Colour | Deep, soft green | |
| Seed Months | July | |
| Light and Water | Grows mostly in open forests and grasslands. | Highly adaptable, often found in dry rocky areas to wet climates. |
| Ethnobotany Information | Cut-Leaf Anemone was made into a strong decoction to kill fleas and lice. The leaves were also used to stop nosebleeds by the Nlaka’pmx people. | |
| Wildlife Uses | When flowering, Cut-Leaf Anemone produces large amounts of pollen, which is beneficial for bees and other pollinators. Cut-Leaf Anemone is not well liked as a food source for other wildlife species as it is mildly toxic. | |
| Garden Uses | Cut-Leaf Anemone is quite small, but is a very pretty native wildflower. It can be difficult to successfully germinate in a garden setting though. | |
| Facts | All parts of the Cut-Leaf Anemone are toxic when fresh, but only dangerous in large quantities. | |
| Propagation Techniques | Cut-Leaf Anemone is best propagated by seed, but it can be difficult to germinate. | |
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