Anemone blanda (Grecian Windflower)
Grecian Windflower, Wood Anemone, Spring Bulbs, Spring Flowers (Anemone Blanda)
Anemone blanda (Grecian Windflower) is a rewarding little plant that can easily provide a great deal of pleasure! Offering dabs of bright colors in mid-spring, mounds of abundant daisy-like flowers show off in shades of white, blue, and pink over finely cut fernlike foliage. These daisies are a delight and seem to last for weeks. Ideal to plant in quantity along paths and borders, even under shade trees. For sheer spring joy, plant a few!
- Winter hardy, this low-growing perennial grows up to only 4-6 inches tall (10-15 cm).
- Extremely popular due to its early and massive flowering and ability to naturalize easily. Grecian Windflowers are going to multiply and continue to appear in spring for years and years to come.
- Should be planted in fall, ideally in partial shade areas, and in moist soil. Will also grow in full sun provided the soil remains moist.
- Forming a lovely, colorful mat, especially under or around woody trees and shrubs which are still bare during the time of the anemones' flowering period. Anemones are actually a must for spots among perennials. Plant them preferably in groups of at least 20.
- A great choice for woodland paths, rock gardens, and beds by setting them in front of taller plants, or containers. Deer and rabbit resistant!
- Anemone blanda goes dormant after flowering.
Under trees or deciduous shrubs |
In pots and containers |
As border plants |
Guide Information
Hardiness |
4 - 8
|
---|---|
Heat Zones |
1 - 8
|
Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B |
Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Anemones - Windflowers |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid) |
Height | 4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
Spread | 4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
Spacing | 2" (5cm) |
Depth | 3" (7cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Guide Information
Hardiness |
4 - 8
|
---|---|
Heat Zones |
1 - 8
|
Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B |
Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Anemones - Windflowers |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid) |
Height | 4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
Spread | 4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
Spacing | 2" (5cm) |
Depth | 3" (7cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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