Candle Anemone (Anemone cylindrica)

Family: Ranunculaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Anemone cylindrica is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Prairies, dry, open woods, pastures and roadsides at elevations from 300 - 3000 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)