Anemone tomentosa | Japanese windflower

Japanese windflower (Anemone tomentosa) is a vigorous, freely flowering perennial that lights up the late summer or fall garden. There are many hybrids and named varieties on the market; this is the straight species, which blooms just a bit earlier than many of the hybrids. Very easy to grow on humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Plants will quickly colonize when happy. Helpful hint: Provide protection through first winter, especially when planting in fall. Provide a thick layer of mulch or cover with evergreen boughs or both. Zones: 4 to 7 Family: Ranunculaceae Type: Herbaceous perennial Height: 24 to 48 in. Spread: 24 to 36 in. Exposure: full sun to part-shade Soil Conditions: moist, average, moist, well-drained Bloom Time: August to October Bloom Color: pink Native Range: northern China