Japanese anemone

Anemone x hybrida

Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Pet & Human Safety

People: Skin irritant to peoplePets: Not on the ASPCA lists as we read them

Hazardous parts

Not yet checked.

Preparation

Not applicable; this is an ornamental plant.

Hazard type

skin irritant

Hazard route

NC State Extension lists this plant as a skin irritant but gives no detail on which parts of the plant or what symptoms.

How complete this information is

The safety information on this page is partial. Where a source covers a point, it is shown; where none does, the page says so.

Toxic to pets

No ASPCA entry found.

ASPCA: no page found under the species or common names. The NC State page lists contact dermatitis under Problems and has no pet toxicity tags.

PlotAndPetal cannot tell you whether a plant you found can be eaten. Only someone who can see the plant can identify it.

Poison control

If someone has collapsed, cannot be woken, is having a seizure or has trouble breathing, call 911 now. For any other possible poisoning, call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.

Emergency number source: U.S. federal law (47 U.S.C. § 251(e)(3)), read 2026-10-07.

Naturalist Lore

Historical Background & Breeding Lore

The history of this plant and its name, and how it was bred, where we have them.

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Care

Hardiness zones: USDA zones 4-8 (Illinois Extension); NC State lists 4a-8b. Clemson says it performs best in zone 7 and colder.
Light: Part shade (Illinois: part sun/shade). NC State lists full sun to part shade but says that in the South it does best in part shade, to avoid scorched foliage. Clemson: morning sun and afternoon shade.
Water needs: moderate
Mature size: NC State: 2.5 to 3 feet tall and 4 to 6 feet wide in the Plant Toolbox attributes (its text says 1 to 1.5 feet of foliage, up to 3 feet in bloom). Illinois: 2 to 3 feet tall.
Family: Ranunculaceae (NC State Extension)

Soil & Drainage

Pruning & Flush Rhythm

Feeding Schedule

How to prepare the soil, when and what to feed, and how and when to prune where that applies.

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