Anemone ‘September Charm’ is a well-loved Japanese Anemone cultivar prized for its soft pink flowers and long late-season bloom period. This herbaceous perennial typically grows 3 to 4 feet tall and forms upright, spreading clumps with dark green, deeply lobed foliage. Blooming from late summer into fall, its semi-single pink flowers with golden yellow centers rise gracefully above the foliage on slender stems, adding movement and color when many summer perennials are fading. ‘September Charm’ performs best in part shade to full sun with consistently moist, well-drained soil and is well suited for borders, cottage gardens, and naturalized plantings.

Why choose Anemone ‘September Charm’

• Late-season blooms: Flowers from late summer through fall

• Soft pink color: Adds gentle warmth and brightness to the garden

• Graceful habit: Tall, airy stems create movement and texture

Cultivating tips

• Sun exposure: Full sun to part shade (afternoon shade recommended in hotter areas)

• Soil needs: Prefers moist, well-drained soils rich in organic matter

• Maintenance: Low—cut back spent stems after flowering or in early spring

Designs for your garden

• Perennial borders: Provides height and late-season color

• Cottage gardens: Pairs well with ornamental grasses and fall bloomers

• Shaded beds: Brightens lightly shaded planting areas

Ecological benefits

• Pollinator-friendly: Flowers provide late-season nectar for bees

• Extended bloom time: Supports pollinators when fewer plants are in flower

• Reliable performer: Thrives with minimal care once established

Since Anemone ‘September Charm’ is not a native species, here are three native alternatives:

• Rudbeckia triloba – Brown-Eyed Susan – A long-blooming native with bright yellow flowers that attract pollinators.
• Rudbeckia subtomentosa – Sweet Coneflower – A tall, late-season bloomer with golden-yellow flowers and a deep brown center.
• Monarda fistulosa – Wild Bergamot – A pollinator-friendly perennial with lavender-pink blooms that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.