Anemone coronaria (Poppy Anemone, Spanish Marigold, Windflower, Crown Windflower.)
Botanical Information
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Anemone |
| Species | coronaria |
| Category | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Origin | Northern Africa, southern Europe, and western Asia. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Grown as a cut flower. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 - 10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 - H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 20 – 40 cm |
| Spread | 12 - 22 cm |
| Flowering Period | April, May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Beds, borders, rock gardens and containers. |
| Propagation | By dividing corms. |
| Pests | Powdery mildew and slugs. |
| Notable Specimens | Trengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Leaf Description | Fern-like, green, fibrous, palmately lobed leaves. |
| Flower Description | Showy, poppy-like, single flowers, each with 6-8 sepals, bloom in spring on stems rising to 30 cm tall. Flowers are blue, red or white with black center. |
Photographs
Anemone coronaria, form. Trengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom.