Anemone x hybrida 'Honorine Jobert' is a graceful fall blooming perennial prized for its tall wiry stems and pristine white flowers with golden centers. The blooms appear in profusion above a mound of deeply lobed foliage, appearing to dance in the breeze and catching low autumn light. This cultivar adds vertical elegance and long blooming seasonal interest late in the year.
Height & Spread: 36 - 48 in x 24 - 30 in
Bloom Time: Late summer to fall
Light Requirements: Part shade to full sun in cooler climates
Soil Preference: Rich, moist, well drained soil
Watering Needs: Moderate to high
Deer Resistance: Somewhat resistant; may be browsed in dry periods
Native Status
This plant is a cultivated hybrid of Asian origin and is not native to North America, but is widely adapted for ornamental use in temperate gardens.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Butterflies
- Draws fall flying species such as Painted Ladies and Question Marks looking for late nectar sources.
Bees
- Attracts honeybees, bumblebees, and small sweat bees through late summer and fall.
Beneficial Insects
- Supports hoverflies and parasitic wasps aiding in biological pest control.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 18 - 24 in apart to form soft drifts while allowing air movement through stems.
Landscape Placement
- Ideal for cottage borders, shaded backdrops, and as a vertical accent among fall blooming companions. Its luminous flowers stand out in low light garden areas.
Companion Plants
- Polygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum' (Solomons Seal) - Adds arching, variegated structure in the understory, flowering before Anemone blooms.
- Helleborus orientalis (Lenten Rose) - Foliage remains evergreen through winter and complements Anemone’s leaf texture.
- Actaea racemosa (Black Cohosh) - Offers dramatic height and feathery blooms earlier in the season.
- Heuchera villosa (Coral Bells) - Adds foliage contrast and handles similar light and soil conditions.
- Hosta 'Frances Williams' - Broad blue green leaves anchor the anemone’s vertical form in part shade beds.