
Japanese anemone bring pops of color in late summer and early fall, at a time when many other flowers have started to fade. They put on an outstanding late show of blooms, which come in shades from white to magenta, that also attracts bees and butterflies.
Also known as windflowers, Japanese anemones are perennial plants in the ranunculus family that reach 2-4 feet tall. They make graceful plants for any flower beds, thanks to their large blooms that sit atop tall stems and gently nod in the late summer breeze.