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Ranunculaceae
Greek Windflower
Anemone blanda
Fragile beauty.
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Genus
- Anemone
- Native to
- Southeastern Europe, Turkey, Lebanon
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Type
- bulb
- Height
- 0.3-0.5 ft
- Sunlight
- part shade to full sun
- Soil
- well-drained, humus-rich
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 4-8
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- The name 'anemone' comes from the Greek word for wind, as the flowers tremble in the breeze.
- In Greek mythology, anemones sprang from the tears of Aphrodite as she mourned the death of Adonis.
- The species name 'blanda' means 'mild' or 'charming' in Latin.
- These tiny tubers should be soaked overnight before planting, as they are extremely dried and hard.
- Greek windflowers naturalize readily, forming dense carpets of color under deciduous trees.
Color meanings
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anticipation
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fleeting joy