Deltoid Anemone Plant Care
Anemonastrum deltoideum (Hook.) Mosyakin
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Anemonastrum deltoideum, also known by the common names Columbian windflower and western white anemone, is a species of flowering plant in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae. It is native to the forests of the west coast of the United States.
Partial to full shade
At a glance
How do you care for Deltoid Anemone?
Deltoid Anemone grows best in partial to full shade. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the Deltoid Anemone Native To?
What Is the Deltoid Anemone?
Deltoid Anemone (Anemonastrum deltoideum) belongs to the Ranunculaceae family within the Anemonastrum genus. Deltoid Anemone is native to the forests of the west coast of the United States.
Deltoid Anemone displays a low rosette, clumping growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Deltoid Anemone produces delicate, cup-shaped flowers in shades of blue, pink, or white.
What Light Does the Deltoid Anemone Need?
Deltoid Anemone thrives in partial to full shade. Avoid placing Deltoid Anemone in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Partial to full shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Deltoid Anemone?
Moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Deltoid Anemone to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Deltoid Anemone?
Repot every 1-2 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Deltoid Anemone?
Deltoid Anemone can be propagated through division, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to flaccid anemone plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Deltoid Anemone Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
Toxic to humans and pets
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Deltoid Anemone?
Deltoid Anemone is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, slugs. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
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Deltoid Anemone is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Anemonastrum genus — compare its care with other Anemonastrum species on PlantoScan.
Anemonastrum is part of the Ranunculaceae plant family — browse all Ranunculaceae genera and species.
Deltoid Anemone copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Anemonastrum deltoideum (Hook.) Mosyakin, family Ranunculaceae (first published in Phytoneuron 2018-55: 3 (2018)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Deltoid Anemone is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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