Anemone (details) - Garden Basics - Flower - Bulb

(Anemone blanda)

• AKA: Windflower, Greek Windflower, Poppy Anemone
• Botanical Name: Anemone blanda, Anemone coronaria
• Planting Time: Fall for most species
• Height: varies, see below
• Exposure: Sun or light shade
• Soil: light soil
• Hardiness: varies, see below
• Bloom Time: Spring
• Uses: under shrubs, at the edge of woodland areas, and in rock gardens and mixed borders.

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• Blooms close at night and on cloudy days.
• The rhizomes are susceptible to invasion by mice and squirrels. You can protect them by layering chicken wire over the ground after planting.

Popular Varieties

Anemone blanda (Greek Windflower)

• Height: 4" to 6"
• Soil: Rich in organic matter, well-drained
• Bloom Time: Spring
• Exposure: Sun or part shade
• Hardiness: Zones 4-8

Anemone coronaria (Poppy Anemone)

• Height: 12" to 18"
• Soil: Light, Sandy
• Bloom Time: Spring
• Exposure: Sun
• Hardiness: Zones 8-11

There are also several lovely hybrids, each with its own characteristics.