Tall Thimbleweed

Tall Thimbleweed (Anemone virginiana)

Tall Thimbleweed, also known as Thimble-Weed

The Blue Wood Aster (Symphyotrichum cordifolium) is a wildflower indigenous to the central and eastern United States. Renowned for its late summer floral displays, it flourishes in shaded areas where many other wildflowers might falter. This plant is particularly hardy, as it is not commonly affected by deer, insects, or diseases.

Key Facts About Tall Thimbleweed

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Attributes of Tall Thimbleweed

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
30 cm to 80 cm
Spread
30 cm to 45 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
White Green

Scientific Classification of Tall Thimbleweed

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Ranunculales
Family
Buttercup
Genus
Windflowers
Species
Tall Thimbleweed

Toxicity

Ingestion and skin contact