Pacific Anemone (Anemone multifida) is a charming herbaceous perennial native to montane and subalpine regions of western North America. It typically grows in moist meadows, open conifer forests, and rocky slopes, where cool temperatures and consistent moisture support its growth. The deeply divided, fern-like foliage forms compact clumps from which upright flower stalks emerge, each bearing a delicate bloom ranging in color from white to soft pink or lavender. This elegant wildflower adds fine texture and subtle beauty to both high-elevation plantings and native specimen gardens.
 
Ecologically, Pacific Anemone provides early-season nectar for native bees, syrphid flies, and beetles. Its flowers bloom from late spring through early summer, often at a time when few other wildflowers are available, offering critical forage for early pollinators. The plant’s root structure also contributes to soil stabilization in fragile alpine and subalpine environments. Though it prefers cooler, moist climates, it can adapt to garden settings that mimic its native conditions.
 
Pacific Anemone thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils that are sandy, loamy, or gravelly. Seeds benefit from a period of cold stratification to break dormancy and should be sown in fall or very early spring. Once established, it is a long-lived, low-maintenance plant suitable for rock gardens, meadow restorations, and alpine plantings.