Anemopsis californica
Apache beads
Has large, green or grey-green leaves up to 20cm long, and spreads slowly by producing runners. Tiny, scented, white, pale yellow or greenish flowers are clustered into a cone, with ring of conspicuous white bracts around the base. Red tints appear in cold snaps and the whole plant can turn red in autumn
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Poorly–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Red | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Saururaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Anemopsis is a genus of just one species of clump-forming perennial suited to mountainous or woodland areas of Japan. It bears sharply-toothed or lobed leaves and loose panicles of lilac and violet flowers. Ideal for woodland or peat gardens and shady borders.
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- SW USA to Mexico
How to grow
Cultivation
Needs a permanently moist soil, and will tolerate up to 10cm of water over the crown. Happy in sun or semi-shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed, by division or by separating rooted runners
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
Pruning
Remove dead leaves and spent flowers as necessary
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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