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Anemone blanda (Grecian Windflower) Sheffield's Seed Co., Inc.

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Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: warm stratify for 90 days, cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

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Anemone blandaAnemone blanda

Grecian Wind Flower, Grecian Windflower, Greek Anemone, Greek Thimbleweed, Windflower

In Stock: 0.02 lb (Total:0.02lb)

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Details

Germination:

91%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

159,558

Quantity:

0.02 lb

Collected in:

New York

Crop year:

2017

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1824208

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: warm stratify for 90 days, cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Anemone blanda, commonly known as Grecian Windflower, is a captivating and resilient perennial native to Southeastern Europe, notably Greece, and parts of western Turkey and the Caucasus region. This charming plant is a favored choice for gardeners seeking an early spring bloom, offering a delightful array of daisy-like flowers in shades of blue, white, pink, and purplish-red. Reaching a modest height of 4-8 inches, Grecian Windflower spreads to form a vibrant carpet of blossoms, complemented by its delicate fern-like foliage. Ideal for USDA zones 5-8, this plant thrives in organically rich, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. It adapts well to both full sun and partial shade, though it prefers some afternoon shade in hotter climates. Suitable for rock gardens, woodland areas, or as ground cover, it tolerates deer and black walnut, and is resistant to rabbits. Grecian Windflower’s naturalizing ability, combined with its low maintenance nature, makes it a charming, enduring addition to any spring garden setting.