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Windflowers
Uses:
- Container Filler
- Woodland Gardens
- Borders
Features:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Naturalizes
- Low Maintenance
Sunlight:
- Partial Sun to Full Sun
- At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight
Growing Zones:
- 3-9
- What is My Zone?
Windflower plants, also known as Anemones, are perennials that produce poppy-like flowers in spring or fall depending on the variety. The plants thrive in partially shaded areas and are ideal for woodland gardens, borders, or as part of a mixed perennial bed.
About Windflowers
Genus
Species
Family
Anemone
Nemorosa, hupehensis, coronaria, patens, blanda, tomentosa
Ranunculaceae
Common Names:
Anemone
Native To:
Europe, Asia, and North America, South Africa South America.
Plant Type:
Perennials
Foliage Type:
Semi-Evergreen, Deciduous, Herbaceous
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
3 - 9
Flower Color:
White, Pink, Red, Purple, Blue, Bi-color
Flower Bloom Time:
late summer to fall
Growth Habit:
Clumping, Spreading, Upright, Mounded
Attracts:
Bees, Butterflies
Tolerates:
Humidity, Harsh Winters
Resists:
Deer, Rabbits, Voles, Moles, Diseases, Pests
How To Use Windflower In The Garden
Windflowers, also known as Anemones, are perennial plants that produce poppy-like flowers in spring or fall, depending on the variety. Their season-spanning clumps of foliage and persistent blooms bring life to partially shaded areas when many other flowers have faded. Eager roots will form quickly in rich soil, creating a robust colony that can be divided or shared. Late pollinators appreciate their open-faced flowers, offering a final feast before the cooler weather sets in.
Plant them in a lightly sheltered border for a graceful autumn transition, or pair white forms with red-berried shrubs for dramatic contrast. Combine pink cultivars near dahlias or zinnias to merge summer tones with a hint of fall. For movement and texture, you can tuck them alongside ornamental grasses, keeping in mind their tendency to spread. If needed, corral them with edging or selective division to maintain balance among neighboring plants.
Windflower Care
Plant windflower in rich, moist, well-drained soil. In cooler climates, full sun is ideal, while partial shade benefits those in warmer areas. Maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging to prevent root rot. Incorporate organic matter like compost during planting to enrich the soil.
After flowering, allow the foliage to die back naturally on tuberous windflowers, as it stores energy for the next growth cycle. For winter protection, apply a 3-4 inch mulch layer to insulate the roots. In harsh winter climates, consider digging up nonhardy tuberous types, like Anemone coronaria, in the fall and storing them indoors. When growing in containers, ensure pots have drainage holes and use a mix of potting soil and organic matter.
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