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 €3.90.
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 €3.90 |
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. €3.90 – €5.90 |
Data updated: October 13, 2026 · How our data is made
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