Anemone cylindrica 'Thimbleweed'

Ranunculaceae: an upright growing, clump forming herbaceous to 1m. Found growing in prairies, in dry open woods, along roadsides and in pastures. The flowers are greenish-white. Blooming from June – July. After flowering, the fruits are produced in a dense rounded columned spike 20–35mm long. The ripe they have grey-white coloured, densely woolly styles, that allow them to blow away in the wind. Native to Western North America, from British Columbia to New Mexico, east to South Dakota and New Jersey.

USES:

The root of this plant was one of the most highly esteemed medicines of the Omaha and Ponca Indians. A wash of the pounded boiled root was applied externally to wounds. The root contains anemonin, which is said to be a potent antiseptic. A poultice made from the leaves is used to treat burns. A tea of the roots was used in the treatment of headaches and dizziness. A decoction of the stem and fruit is used as a wash for sore eyes.

GROWING INFORMATION:

These seeds germinate rapidly depending on species and origin. If germination does not occur after 3–4 weeks a cooling period of 2–4 weeks is recommended. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in light shade in the greenhouse for at least their first year. Succeeds in ordinary garden soil but prefers a well-drained woodland soil and some shade. Hardy to at least -20°C.

HARVESTED: 2021

 
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