Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Perennial Of The Day

Anemone blanda 'Blue Shades'
Grecian Windflower, Greek Anemone, Windflower


Type Perennial

Hardy range 6A to 10A

Height 4" to 6" / 10cm to 15cm

Growth rate Average

Form Spreading or horizontal

Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun

Persistence Deciduous

Bloom Color Blue

Bloom Time Spring and Winter

The flowers are suitable for cut flowers.

Environment

This plant will grow in moist soil.

Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy or sandy.

The pH preference is a neutral soil.

Leaf Color Green

This plant has attractive foliage.

Culture Notes

Leave anemones undisturbed after planting. Do not let the soil get too wet, or rotting may occur. The flowers of the anemone close at night and during cloudy weather. Division can be made to the tuber in fall or early spring. This plant does self seed easily and form large colonies.