Plant
Eriocapitella hybrida
Eriocapitella hybridaAlso 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
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyAutotrophic
Predators
- Slugs
- Snails
- Caterpillars
ThreatsExtreme drought, soil compaction, root rot
HabitatsGardens, woodland margins, cultivated borders
Life spanPerennial (10+ years)
Classification
- OrderRanunculales
- FamilyRanunculaceae
- GenusEriocapitella
- SpeciesEriocapitella hybrida
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskHigh
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- 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.
Parent Species (c) David Anderson, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by David Anderson · cc-by
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