What soil does Grecian windflower grow in?

It tolerates these soils: average garden soil.

Is Grecian windflower hardy?

Hardy down to -29 °C (USDA zone 4, RHS H7). It gets through winter in every part of the country.

Is Grecian windflower toxic to children?

Yes, it is mildly toxic to children.

When does Grecian windflower flower?

Flowering: March–May, blue, purple, pink, white.

How much water does Grecian windflower need?

Water need: medium. Drought tolerance: medium.

Grecian windflower

Anemone blanda

Grecian windflower (Anemone blanda) is a perennial. Light: full sun, part shade. Hardy down to -29 °C. Drought tolerance: medium. Mildly toxic to children.

Illustration of Grecian windflower — An illustration of the typical shape of the mature plant, not a photo.

What it's good for, and what it isn't

A tiny tuberous anemone that weaves a carpet of blue, white or pink daisy-like flowers under deciduous trees and shrubs in early spring. Plant the tubers in autumn after soaking them overnight. The foliage dies back completely by early summer, so put it where later perennials cover the gap and where the soil does not stay wet in summer.

Watch out for

The tubers rot easily in heavy, waterlogged soil. Tubers that were stored too dry and planted without soaking often fail to sprout.

Key facts

Light: Full sun, Part shade
Water need: Medium
Care: Low
Size after 10 years: 15 cm × 20 cm
Hardiness: down to -29 °C
Foliage: Deciduous
Flowering: J F M A M J J A S O N D March–May, blue, purple, pink, white

Group	Perennial
Light	Full sun, Part shade
Size after 10 years	15 cm × 20 cm
Ultimate size	10–20 cm × 10–20 cm
Hardiness	down to -29 °C (USDA 4, RHS H7)
Soil	Average garden soil
Foliage	Deciduous
Flowering	March–May, blue, purple, pink, white
Water need	Medium
Drought tolerance	Medium
Maintenance	Low
Root aggressiveness	Low
Suckering	no data
Spreading	Medium
Distance from buildings	no data
Distance from paving	no data
Litter	not typical
Planting distance	10 cm
For dogs	Mildly toxic (uncertain)
For cats	Mildly toxic (uncertain)
For children	Mildly toxic
Typical price	no data

Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Data updated: October 13, 2026 · How our data is made

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