How much sun does Drummond's Anemone need?

Drummond's Anemone grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Drummond's Anemone bloom?

Drummond's Anemone blooms in May, June, and July.

Where is Drummond's Anemone native?

Drummond's Anemone (Anemone drummondii) is native to CA, ID, OR, WA, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Drummond's Anemone attract?

Drummond's Anemone draws bees and beetles.

Is Drummond's Anemone HOA-friendly?

Drummond's Anemone takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Drummond's Anemone

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Anemone drummondii

Last reviewed: June 2026

Toxicity unknown

Drummond's Anemone (Anemone drummondii) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

part sun

Water

medium

Size

4"–12" H × 6"–12" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul

Native to

CA, ID, OR, WA

Pollinators

bees, beetles

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Northwestern Forested Mountains Sierra Nevada

Drummond's anemone is a delicate native wildflower that produces white, buttercup-like blooms on slender stems above low foliage. This compact perennial works well as a groundcover or accent plant in partially shaded areas. It blooms reliably from late spring through mid-summer.

In an HOA neighborhood

Drummond's Anemone takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

Very small stature may appear sparse in formal settings
Unknown dormancy behavior could create bare patches
Wildflower appearance may not meet landscaping expectations

Wildlife value

The flowers attract native bees and beetles during its extended bloom period. This native plant provides nectar resources when many other spring wildflowers have finished blooming.

Common questions

How much sun does Drummond's Anemone need?: Drummond's Anemone grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Drummond's Anemone bloom?: Drummond's Anemone blooms in May, June, and July.
Where is Drummond's Anemone native?: Drummond's Anemone (Anemone drummondii) is native to CA, ID, OR, WA, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Drummond's Anemone attract?: Drummond's Anemone draws bees and beetles.
Is Drummond's Anemone HOA-friendly?: Drummond's Anemone takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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