Anemone cylindrica

Thimbleweed

In early to mid-summer, small white flowers bloom for about one month. As the flower withers, the central green cone develops into an elongated fruit that resembles a cylindrical green thimble up to 1½" long, hence the name of the plant. This thimble is at least twice as long as it is wide. The thimble-like fruits develop during the summer, and then become transformed into cottony tufts during the fall.

Height 12-24 Inches

Spread 12-24 Inches

Bloom/Seasonal Color White

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-7

Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation • FACW	Nature Attracting • Beneficial Insects	Root • Rhizomes • Taproot
Season of Interest • Late (July-frost)	Soil Moisture • Average	Sun Exposure • Full Sun
USFS MO Ecological Map • Osage Plains • Central Dissected Till Plain