Gardening Trees, Shrubs & Vines Shrubs Bush Anemone By Viveka Neveln Viveka Neveln Instagram Viveka Neveln is the Garden Editor at BHG and a degreed horticulturist with broad gardening expertise earned over 3+ decades of practice and study. She has more than 20 years of experience writing and editing for both print and digital media. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on July 25, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email The sparkling white flowers of bush anemone will cool down the hottest afternoon. An evergreen shrub native to California, it is a great plant for the back of a perennial border or an informal hedge. Bush anemone grows well in full sun or part shade and tolerates a range of soil conditions but does best in well-drained soil. It thrives on neglect: do not fertilize, and water only during periods of extended drought. Bush Anemone Overview Genus Name Carpenteria californica Common Name Bush Anemone Plant Type Shrub Light Part Sun, Sun Height 3 to 8 feet Width null to 3 feet Flower Color White Season Features Summer Bloom, Winter Interest Special Features Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance Zones 10, 9 Propagation Stem Cuttings Problem Solvers Drought Tolerant, Good For Privacy Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit