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Thimbleweed

Anemone cylindrica

Perennial

Thimbleweed

Anemone cylindrica

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Growing Conditions

Light Full Sun

Water Dry – Medium

Soil Sandy

Size 1-2'

Bloom White-Green, Jun–Aug

Why Grow It

Drought Tolerant Thrives with little water once established

Winter Interest Beautiful structure in the cold months

Deer Resistant Great for gardens without fencing

Did You Know?

The plant gets its name from its cylindrical seed head that resembles a sewing thimble — it is narrower and more elongated than its cousin Tall Thimbleweed.

The fluffy seed heads persist through winter, adding texture to the dormant garden and providing nesting material for small birds.

Thimbleweed is specially valued by native bees as one of the earlier-blooming prairie wildflowers in dry, open habitats.

Wildlife Value

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Small Native Bees Collect pollen from white open flowers

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Syrphid Flies Visit flowers for pollen

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Goldfinch Uses cottony seeds as nesting material

Good Companions

🌼 Black-eyed Susan 🌸 Wild Bergamot 🌾 Little Bluestem 🌿 Butterfly Milkweed

Planting Guide

Plant in full sun in dry to medium, well-drained soil.
Space 12–18 inches apart; direct sow seed in fall.
Tolerates poor soil and drought once established.

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Toxic to Humans Keep away from children

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