| Botanical Name: |
Anemone coronaria St. Brigid Group |
| Form: |
Tender tuber |
| Sun Exposure: |
Partial Shade/Full Sun |
| Height/Habit: |
12 - 15" |
| Spread: |
4 - 6" |
| Spacing: |
2 - 4" |
| Hardiness Zone: |
Zones 6 - 9 |
| Foliage Type: |
3-palmate, mid green basal and stem leaves with finely lobed leaflets. |
| Flower Form: |
2 - 2 1/2" wide double petal blooms with dark centers. |
| Flower Color: |
Mix - pink, white, red or blue |
| Flowering Date: |
Early to midsummer. |
| Planting Requirements: |
Plant any side up 2" deep and 2 - 4" apart. |
| Soil Requirements: |
Moist but well-drained, humus-enriched soil. |
| Growth Rate: |
Moderate |
| Unique Characteristics: |
This anemone has bright double daisy-like flowers in a dazzling mix of colors. They are also known as Windflowers because when the wind catches the large petals the blooms beautifully pivot left to right on long thick stems. Cupflowers are said to last 7 to 10 days. Each small corm bulb produces several flowers. |
| Additional Information: |
Can be planted in the fall in the south (zone 6 - 9). |
