Plant Data Sheet

Species:

 Blue Anemone or Oregon Windflower  Anemone oregana

Range:

Climate, elevation

Local occurrence: Washington and Oregon Cascades and also in the Oregon coast ranges and the Olympic Mountains.

Habitat preferences: Moist forests, marshes and forest openings,

Associated species: A. deltoidea, A. parviflora, A. lyallii.

May be collected as: Seeds or Cuttings

Collection restrictions or guidelines: Seeds collected in September.

Recommended seed storage conditions: Seed should be stored at 3to 5C with low relative humidity in sealed containers. Cuttings should be kept moist and under refrigeration

Propagation recommendations: Seed, cuttings.

Soil or medium requirements: Mesic to moist, no inoculum necessary.

Installation form: Seed or cuttings.

Recommended planting density: Space 24+ inches

Care requirements after installed: Water weekly depending on weather, use well drained soil. Not drought tolerant.

Normal rate of growth or spread; lifespan: Blooms in spring

Sources cited:

Pojar J., McKinnon A.,1994 Plants of the Pacific Northwest, B.C. Ministry of Forests and Lone Publishing, Canada

Data compiled by: Karen Suyama June 2005