Anemone is a diverse group of plants offering carpets of woodland delight; bright pops of early spring flowers; and graceful, fluttering blooms in autumn.
The fluffy flowers of Anemone coronaria offer some of the first rich colors in early spring. These crepe paper like flowers are wonderful in containers or as a little gift that will surely bring a smile. Also in spring, woodland species carpet shady to part sun areas with nickel to quarter sized flowers in shades of white, blue and green.
These species can spread slowly over time to create a naturalized fairy land. A fun combination is masses of white Anemone blanda accented with bright tulips. The result is a terrific, florific spring display! Since spring blooming anemone go summer dormant it is best to combine with something that has year round or summer interest such as mondo grass or ferns.
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Most recent introductions of the 'Swan Series' offers stunning lavender and white bicolored blooms. This group on anemone bridge the gap with blooms June to frost.
In early autumn, tall stalks of blushed white or pink flowers wave in the breeze. Anemone japonica and hybrids add much needed color to the late season shade garden. The height of taller varieties combines well with low growing Heuchera or evergreen shrubs. Compact varieties can add a floral punch to the boarder where spring blooming perennials are spent.
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These diminutive daisy-like flowers of blue, pink and white hold themselves a mere 2-4” above dark green leathery foliage in April and May.
Grown from tubers planted in the fall, or growing plants in the spring. They will self-seed once established, eventually carpeting their spot in the semi-shady garden with their softly illuminating colors. Zones 4-8.
A tender perennial planted in fall from tuber, or spring from plants. These 10-12” beauties have a more poppy-shaped flower in an array of jewel-like shades of red, pink, blue, purple and white.
Varieties come in both single and double flowers, and provide a kaleidoscope of color in your springtime sunny (or partly sunny) garden.
Good drainage is essential. Zones 8-10.
These are the graceful white and pink stands of 2-4’ tall and wide plants that help the late-summer / early-autumn garden come alive after the heat of high summer. Newer varieties are more compact and can blend well into smaller spaces. No accident that many think of this as the “best of the fall flowers!” Zones 5-8.
Single white flowers with yellow eye.
A compact variety with double light pink flowers August through October. Grows 18-24" tall 24" wide in full sun to part shade.
This variety sports purple new leaves in early spring.
Rich rosy pink single blooms in late summer into fall.
Grows 30-36" tall.
Compact reaching 16" tall and 24" wide. Frilly medium pink flowers August to October.
Pale to deep pink single flowers with yellow eye.
Double white flowers with slightly twisted petals
Dainty, carpeting woodland perennial. These spring gems are perfect under trees, shrubs or larger perennials. Very long lived.
Most varieties reach 6-8" tall.
They are getting harder to find in stores so grab them when you find them!
Creamy white, nodding flowers in spring and may repeat in fall.
Growing 12-16" tall and wide in part sun. Zones 4-9.
Inventory varies daily. Anemone blanda and Anemone coronaria bulbs in fall, plants in spring February-April. Other varieties late May trough October. Please contact us for current availability.
Genus: Anemone
Common name(s): Windflower, Japanese Anemone
Origin: 120 species from throughout the temperate regions of the Northern and Southern hemispheres.
Culture: In general Anemone do best in woodland conditions in light, cool, well-draining soil rich in organic matter. If your soil is a little warmer, increase watering slightly. Many species are flexible about soil conditions, but all do require good drainage. Japanese anemones require at least 4 hours of sunlight.
Pests & Diseases: Largely pest and disease free. Creatures fond of Anemone species include slugs, snails, moth and butterfly larvae. A slug bait such as Sluggo will deter snails and slugs. Products are available that will address the larva if they become an issue, but then you'll have less butterflies later-so that part is really up to you.
Maintenance: Grooming and staking may be necessary. Deadhead to prevent excessive resseding if desired.
Additional qualaties: Attracts bees, butterflies and beneficial insects. Cut flower and long bloom season. Deer resistant. Tolerates moist soil.
Propagation: For autumn flowering types propagate by root cuttings in spring. Fall transplanting is usually unsuccessful with this type. Young plants or transplants are sometimes slow to get started but are usually abundant and spreading by year three. With spring flowering types divide the tubers once the plant goes dormant for the summer. Seeds are ready to sow as soon as they are ripe.
We have a wonderful selection of perennials year round, but if you are looking for a specific perennial we will have the best selection when it is in bloom around town. Note: Native plant pages will take you into the Native Plant section.
