Anemone x hybrida 'Whirlwind'

fall anemone, hybrid anemone, Japanese anemone or Japanese anenome

Family	Ranunculaceae
Plant Type	herbaceous perennial
Zone	USDA: 4a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Spread	0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Light	full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture	average, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic

Description	Anemone x hybrida 'Whirlwind' (fall anemone) bears showy and white blossoms during late summer to mid-fall. This herbaceous perennial is clump forming and has medium green foliage that is showy, matte and coarse textured. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning herbaceous perennial which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses	Accent, bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers, ground cover, foundation, mass planting, specimen, waterfront and woodland.
Special Characteristics	This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits.
Cautions	Be advised that Anemone x hybrida 'Whirlwind' (fall anemone) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control.