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Plant · GBIF taxon 9673106

Eriocapitella hybrida

Eriocapitella hybrida

Also known as Japanese Anemone Hybrid, Hybrid Japanese Anemone, Hybrid Windflower, Japanese Windflower

Japanese anemone hybrids grace late summer and autumn borders with elegant, saucer-shaped blossoms perched on tall, wire-like stems above lush clumps of maple-like foliage. These hardy perennials thrive in moist, well-draining soil and partial shade, spreading gradually via underground runners to form dense colonies. They provide critical late-season nectar for bees and hoverflies when many other garden blooms begin to fade.

FloweringPerennialOrnamental
Eriocapitella hybrida reference
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & prey
  • Autotrophic
Predators
  • Slugs
  • Snails
  • Caterpillars
ThreatsExtreme drought, soil compaction, root rot
HabitatsGardens, woodland margins, cultivated borders
Life spanPerennial (10+ years)
Classification
  1. OrderRanunculales
  2. FamilyRanunculaceae
  3. GenusEriocapitella
  4. SpeciesEriocapitella hybrida
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskHigh
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is high
Contains protoanemonin toxins; wear gloves when handling stems and never ingest any part of the plant.
Why it is dangerous
Plant tissues contain protoanemonin, which causes gastrointestinal upset if eaten and skin blistering upon contact with sap.
How to recognize a risky encounter
Look for tall, slender stems bearing white or pink flowers with prominent yellow central stamens.
What to do
Wear gloves when cutting or dividing plants and keep away from curious pets or children.
Responsible observation
  • Optimal Planting: Set in partial shade with organic-rich soil to encourage strong fall flowering.
  • Care Advice: Avoid disturbing established roots, as plants spread via suckers and dislike moving.
  • Safe Handling: Wear gardening gloves when pruning or dividing stems to prevent skin irritation.
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