Anemone virginiana, also known as Thimbleweed, is a perennial wildflower native to the UP. It reaches 2-3' tall and flowers from June to August with a white blossom. The flower transforms into a thimble covered with fluffy seeds that are nearly as attractive as the flower. Foliage becomes reddish in the fall, and the thimble remains for winter interest.
 
Thimbleweed prefers part sun and well-drained, medium moisture soil, but will tolerate full sun to full shade and will grow in clay, loam, or sand. Once established, this plant is drought-resistant and is a good choice for drier sites. It also handles rocky or shallow soils with ease. Good for rock gardens, shade gardens, dry soil, garden accents, borders, and naturalizing into short-grass meadows.