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. Sold in local shops from about CZK 79.
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.
| 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 | from about CZK 79 |
Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor.
The same plant is sold as a small pot and as a specimen several metres tall, and the price follows. Prices are rounded and for guidance only.
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| size not stated | approx. CZK 79 – CZK 120 |
Data updated: October 17, 2026 · How our data is made
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