Quick answer: Canada anemone (Anemone canadensis) is native to 29 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seeds, verified 04 Nov 2026.
Photo: John B. (Dendroica cerulea), Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)
Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Part Shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Moist |
| Soil | Moderately moist, sandy soils, neutral pH |
| Bloom | Apr-Jun |
| Height | Up to 30 in |
| Wildlife value | Supports conservation biological control |
All parts when fresh toxic only if eaten in large quantities; fresh sap causes skin inflammation/blistering on contact, and ingestion causes mouth irritation, vomiting, diarrhea.
Can be aggressive in cultivation under favorable conditions — garden behavior, not a wild-invasive designation.
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seeds via Amazon · listing verified 04 Nov 2026
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Where is Canada anemone native?
Canada anemone (Anemone canadensis) is native to 29 states across the Northeast, Midwest, South and West. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Canada anemone bloom?
Canada anemone blooms Apr-Jun. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Canada anemone need?
Light: Part Shade, Shade. Water: Moist. Soil: Moderately moist, sandy soils, neutral pH. Mature height: Up to 30 in.
Is Canada anemone good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Supports conservation biological control.
Is Canada anemone deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Canada anemone is tolerates shade.
Is Canada anemone toxic?
All parts when fresh toxic only if eaten in large quantities; fresh sap causes skin inflammation/blistering on contact, and ingestion causes mouth irritation, vomiting, diarrhea.
Where can I buy real Canada anemone seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seeds that names the true species, last checked 04 Nov 2026. Look for the scientific name Anemone canadensis on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Canada anemone.
- Closed bottle gentian Gentiana andrewsii
- Harebell Campanula rotundifolia
- American hazelnut Corylus americana
- Marsh marigold Caltha palustris
- Eastern red columbine Aquilegia canadensis
- Great blue lobelia Lobelia siphilitica
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