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Echinacea vs Pacific Anemone
Echinacea angustifolia
Anemone multifida
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Echinacea is a unique flowering plant that has been used by Native Americans as medicine for centuries.
Tall stalks topped with badminton-birdie-like flowers make this plant a distinctive addition to any garden or yard.
Echinacea this drought tolerant and will attract bees, butterflies, birds and other wildlife.
Pacific Anemone is a native perennial wildflower with buttercup-like blooms. The flowers can be a variety of colors, including white, pink, and dark red. The deeply cut leaves add a unique texture to the landscape. The flowers bloom from May to August, providing early-season nectar and pollen for insects. They attract a variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies.
As the flowers fade, they become fluffy white seed heads, which birds often use in their nests. They can spread readily through self-seeding; to limit their spread, regular deadheading is recommended. Tolerant of drought and poor soils, the Pacific Anemone is well suited for wildflower gardens, pollinator gardens, and naturalization projects.
As a perennial, it dies back to the crown each winter, it will regrow from the base in the spring. Avoid disturbing the crown during late winter to ensure healthy growth the following season.