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Windflower

Spring-Flowering Bulb

Anemone blanda
Ranunculaceae Family

Short (6 inches or less) and delicate, Windflowers have fern-like foliage and bear dainty daisy-like blooms in a variety of colors in early spring.

	Site and Plant Characteristics
	Growing Information
	Varieties

Soil conditions:

Hardiness zones:

Special locations:

Lifecycle: perennial

Ease-of-care: easy

Height: 0.25 to 0.5 feet

Spread: 0.25 to 0.5 feet

Bloom time: early spring

Flower color:

Foliage color: medium green

Foliage texture: medium

Leaves are finely divided and fern-like.

Shape: cushion, mound or clump

Shape in flower: flower stalks with flowers with petal radiating outward

Propagate by division or separation - Divide the plant clumps in fall. Plants will also self-sow.

Apply mulch in fall for winter protection.
More growing information: How to Grow Bulbs

'Atrocaerulea': deep indigo/blue blooms.
'White Splendour': pure white blooms.
'Charmer': pale pink blooms.
'Radar': bright magenta pink blooms.