Anemone 'September Charm' is a beloved Japanese anemone cultivar that brings a refined elegance to the late season garden. Blooming from late summer through fall, it features graceful rose pink cup shaped flowers floating above deep green foliage.
Height & Spread: 2.5 - 3.5 ft x 2 - 3 ft
Bloom Time: Late summer (August to October)
Light Requirements: Partial sun to dappled shade; tolerates morning sun with afternoon shade
Soil Preference: Rich, moist, well drained soil preferred; tolerates loam and clay loam
Watering Needs: Moderate to high; prefers evenly moist soil, especially in sun
Deer Resistance: Moderately resistant - occasionally browsed but not a preferred food
NATIVE STATUS
Cultivated hybrid derived from species native to Asia, primarily Anemone hupehensis and Anemone vitifolia. While non native, its late bloom time and nectar production make it a useful ornamental choice in pollinator friendly gardens.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Butterflies
- Its open, easily accessible flowers attract migrating butterflies like Monarchs and Painted Ladies during critical migration periods.
Bees
- Highly attractive to bumblebees, honeybees, and other late season foragers seeking nectar.
Other Insects
- Provides a valuable nectar source for hoverflies and beneficial wasps that contribute to pest control.
- Though not a host plant for native caterpillars, it supports a range of adult pollinators well into autumn.
SPACING & LANDSCAPE USE
Spacing Recommendations
- Plant 2 - 2.5 ft apart to allow for natural clumping and spreading.
Landscape Placement
- Excellent for woodland edges, shaded borders, and late season pollinator gardens. Use in the mid to back of borders for vertical effect and continuous fall interest.
COMPANION PLANTS
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Eurybia divaricata (White Wood Aster) - for a native fall blooming contrast in form and color.
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Actaea pachypoda (White Baneberry) - for bold foliage and late season interest in shade.
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Thalictrum dioicum (Early Meadow Rue) - delicate foliage and spring blooms balance the fall color.
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Aruncus dioicus (Goat’s Beard) - provides bulk and early season height.
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Carex appalachica (Appalachian Sedge) - adds low texture and handles dry shade beneath taller plantings.