How much sun does Piper'S Anemone need?

Piper'S Anemone grows best in part shade conditions.

When does Piper'S Anemone bloom?

Piper'S Anemone blooms in May, June, and July.

Where is Piper'S Anemone native?

Piper'S Anemone (Anemone piperi) is native to ID, MT, OR, UT and 1 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Piper'S Anemone attract?

Piper'S Anemone draws bees and beetles.

Is Piper'S Anemone HOA-friendly?

Piper'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.

Piper'S Anemone

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Author: Pollinator Patch

Anemone piperi

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Piper'S Anemone (Anemone piperi) 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 shade

Water

medium

Size

4"–12" H × 4"–8" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul

Native to

ID, MT, OR, UT and 1 more states

Pollinators

bees, beetles

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Piper's anemone is a delicate native wildflower that produces small white or pale pink blooms in late spring and early summer. This low-growing perennial forms small clumps and prefers partially shaded locations with consistent moisture.

In an HOA neighborhood

Piper'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 and can appear sparse
May go dormant and disappear seasonally
Looks more like a wildflower than cultivated plant

Wildlife value

The flowers attract native bees and beetles during its May through July blooming period. Its compact size makes it suitable for pollinator gardens in smaller spaces.

Common questions

How much sun does Piper'S Anemone need?: Piper'S Anemone grows best in part shade conditions.
When does Piper'S Anemone bloom?: Piper'S Anemone blooms in May, June, and July.
Where is Piper'S Anemone native?: Piper'S Anemone (Anemone piperi) is native to ID, MT, OR, UT and 1 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Piper'S Anemone attract?: Piper'S Anemone draws bees and beetles.
Is Piper'S Anemone HOA-friendly?: Piper'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 the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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