Anemone blanda
Windflower or Greek Anemone
Description
This plant makes an attractive ground cover that has fern-like foliage accented by daisy-like flowers that bloom in April and May.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Purple
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Perennial Border, With Rocks
Special Uses
Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.