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Ranunculaceae
Poppy Anemone
Anemone coronaria
Anticipation and protection.
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Genus
- Anemone
- Native to
- Mediterranean, Turkey, Middle East
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Type
- tuber
- Height
- 8-12 in
- Sunlight
- full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- well-drained, sandy to loamy
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 7-10
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- According to Greek mythology, anemones sprang from the blood of Adonis as he lay dying, which is why red varieties dominate wild populations.
- The name 'anemone' comes from the Greek 'anemos' meaning wind, because the flowers open in the breeze.
- The De Caen and St. Brigid cultivar groups, developed in France and Ireland respectively, remain the most popular for 400 years running.
- Crusaders brought the bulbs to Europe from the Holy Land in the 13th century, where they became prized garden flowers.
- A single tuber can produce up to 20 flowers over a blooming season, making them one of the most productive spring bulbs.
Color meanings
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anticipation
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protection against evil
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forsaken love