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Tenpetal Thimbleweed

Anemone berlandieri

Last reviewed: October 2026

Tenpetal Thimbleweed (Anemone berlandieri)
Photo: (c) Russell Pfau, some rights reserved (CC BY)

Toxicity unknown

Tenpetal Thimbleweed (Anemone berlandieri) 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

full sun

Water

medium

Size

9"–12" H × 3"–6" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May

Native to

AL, AR, FL, KS and 7 more states

Pollinators

bees

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Tenpetal Thimbleweed is a low-growing native wildflower that produces delicate white blooms from March through May. This compact perennial forms small clumps and goes dormant in summer, making it ideal for naturalized areas or mixed plantings with other natives.

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In an HOA neighborhood

Tenpetal Thimbleweed is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 2 out of 5.

Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.

Wildlife value

The spring flowers provide nectar for native bees during an important early season period when few other plants are blooming.

Common questions

How much sun does Tenpetal Thimbleweed need?
Tenpetal Thimbleweed grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Tenpetal Thimbleweed bloom?
Tenpetal Thimbleweed blooms in March, April, and May.
Where is Tenpetal Thimbleweed native?
Tenpetal Thimbleweed (Anemone berlandieri) is native to AL, AR, FL, KS and 7 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Tenpetal Thimbleweed attract?
Tenpetal Thimbleweed draws bees.
Is Tenpetal Thimbleweed HOA-friendly?
Tenpetal Thimbleweed is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

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.

If something looks wrong

Common plant problems, and what to check first

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