How far apart should I plant Grecian windflower?

About 10 cm (4 in) apart, centre to centre. A mature plant spreads 10–15 cm (4–6 in).

Does Grecian windflower need full sun?

Part sun to part shade: at least 3 hours of direct sun a day.

How much water does Grecian windflower need?

Moderate water. Drought tolerance is low and waterlogging tolerance none.

How cold-hardy is Grecian windflower?

It tolerates about -30 °C (-22 °F) once established, roughly USDA zone 4.

When does Grecian windflower flower?

From about March for 4–6 weeks (northern hemisphere; later in cold climates, earlier in warm ones).

Is Grecian windflower poisonous to cats and dogs?

For cats it is moderately toxic; for dogs moderately toxic; for people moderately toxic. Contains protoanemonin: irritates the mouth and stomach and can blister skin.

What grows well with Grecian windflower?

There is no well-documented companion pairing for Grecian windflower. Group it with plants that like the same sun (part sun to part shade) and water (moderate).

Grecian windflower Anemone blanda

Grecian windflower (Anemone blanda) is a deciduous perennial flowering plant in the Ranunculaceae family, native to Mountains of south-eastern Europe, Turkey, Cyprus and the Caucasus. It grows 10–15 cm (4–6 in) tall and 10–15 cm (4–6 in) wide, wants part sun to part shade and moderate water, and is hardy to about -30 °C (-22 °F). Space plants about 10 cm (4 in) apart.

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Grecian windflower at a glance

Type	Perennial flowering plant, deciduous
Family	Ranunculaceae
Mature height	10–15 cm (4–6 in)
Mature spread	10–15 cm (4–6 in)
Spacing	10 cm (4 in) centre to centre
Sun	Part sun to part shade, at least 3 h of direct sun a day
Water	Moderate; drought tolerance low, waterlogging tolerance none
Soil pH	6–8
Cold hardiness	About -30 °C (-22 °F) once established (roughly USDA zone 4)
Heat stress	Likely above about 28 °C (82 °F)
Flowering	from about March for 4–6 weeks (northern hemisphere; later in cold climates, earlier in warm ones)
Wind tolerance	Low
Pollinator value	High
Edible	Not grown as food
Native to	Mountains of south-eastern Europe, Turkey, Cyprus and the Caucasus
Common in gardens of	🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇹🇷 Turkey

Is Grecian windflower toxic?

People: moderately toxic
Cats: moderately toxic
Dogs: moderately toxic
Parts: all parts, sap

Contains protoanemonin: irritates the mouth and stomach and can blister skin.

If a child or pet may have eaten part of a plant, call a poison centre or vet straight away.

Companion planting: what to grow with Grecian windflower

No well-documented helpful pairing. Group it with plants that like part sun to part shade and moderate water.

Questions about Grecian windflower

How far apart should I plant Grecian windflower?: About 10 cm (4 in) apart, centre to centre. A mature plant spreads 10–15 cm (4–6 in).
Does Grecian windflower need full sun?: Part sun to part shade: at least 3 hours of direct sun a day.
How much water does Grecian windflower need?: Moderate water. Drought tolerance is low and waterlogging tolerance none.
How cold-hardy is Grecian windflower?: It tolerates about -30 °C (-22 °F) once established, roughly USDA zone 4.
When does Grecian windflower flower?: From about March for 4–6 weeks (northern hemisphere; later in cold climates, earlier in warm ones).
Is Grecian windflower poisonous to cats and dogs?: For cats it is moderately toxic; for dogs moderately toxic; for people moderately toxic. Contains protoanemonin: irritates the mouth and stomach and can blister skin.
What grows well with Grecian windflower?: There is no well-documented companion pairing for Grecian windflower. Group it with plants that like the same sun (part sun to part shade) and water (moderate).

Sources and evidence

Evidence grade A (A: strong evidence).

Plants of the World Online (taxonomy, native range), Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
RHS Find a Plant (plant profiles and growing guides), Royal Horticultural Society

Notes and assumptions

A small spring bulb: plant in autumn, about three times its own depth, under deciduous trees, in grass or in pots; let the leaves die down naturally after flowering so the bulb can feed for next year.
Low, ferny leaves and many-petalled daisy-like flowers in blue, pink or white with a yellow eye in early spring, carpeting the ground under shrubs. Soak the knobbly tubers overnight before planting.

Reference values for planning, not horticultural, veterinary or medical advice. Varieties, soils and local climates differ: check with a local nursery or extension service.

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