After flowering, Thimbleweed forms a cylindrical seed head that looks like a little thimble—hence its name.
The fluffy seed tails help the seeds travel on the breeze, giving the plant a natural spread in open habitats.
This perennial forms clumps over time, returning year after year without fuss.
Some indigenous tribes used related anemones for pain relief and wound care, though many species contain compounds that can irritate skin if handled raw.
After flowering, Thimbleweed forms a cylindrical seed head that looks like a little thimble—hence its name.
The fluffy seed tails help the seeds travel on the breeze, giving the plant a natural spread in open habitats.
This perennial forms clumps over time, returning year after year without fuss.
Some indigenous tribes used related anemones for pain relief and wound care, though many species contain compounds that can irritate skin if handled raw.
Bloom: early to mid-summer
Habitats: abandoned fields; dry upland areas of black soil prairies; limestone glades; loess hill prairies; open areas along roadsides; open sandy woodlands; sandy Black Oak savannas; scrubby barrens
Lifespan: perennial
Moisture: mesic to dry
Plant type (height): forb (1 to 2 feet)
Requirements: full sun to partial sun
Soil: rather gritty or sandy
