Also known as Windflower · 1.1k gardener saves
Anemone: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Anemone, the genus most gardeners know as windflower. We track 37 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 12 most-saved Anemone varieties
Of 37 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
#1 most savedJapanese Anemone
Anemone x hybrida 'Honorine Jobert'
#2 most savedJapanese Anemone Sweetly
Anemone x hybrida 'Sweetly'
#3 most savedCanada Anemone
Anemone canadensis
Japanese Anemone
Anemone x hybrida 'Serenade'
Snowdrop Anemone
Anemone sylvestris 'Snowdrop Windflower'
Japanese Anemone 'Andrea Atkinson'
Anemone x hybrida 'Andrea Atkinson'
Curtain Call Pink Japanese Anemone
Anemone hupehensis 'Curtain Call Pink'
Japanese Anemone 'Pamina'
Anemone hupehensis 'Pamina'
White Splendour Grecian Windflower
Anemone blanda 'White Splendour'
Pocahontas Anemone
Anemone x hybrida 'Pocahontas'
Japanese Anemone Crispa
Anemone hupehensis 'Crispa'
Prince Henry Japanese Anemone
Anemone hupehensis 'Prinz Heinrich'
Browse all 37 Anemone varieties →
How to grow Anemone
What the Anemone varieties in our catalog actually agree on — drawn from the care records of the 37 most-grown of them, not from a generic template.
The Anemone year
- DivideMarch and April84% of varieties
Divide clumps every 3-4 years to control spread and maintain vigor
- MulchOctober and November73% of varieties
Apply a light layer of organic mulch to retain moisture
- Spring CleanupFebruary and March68% of varieties
Cut back old, dead foliage before new shoots emerge
- PlantMarch, September and October43% of varieties
Plant or transplant in early spring or early fall
Do
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms
- Mulch to conserve moisture and regulate soil temperature
- Water regularly to keep soil moist 🌱
- Water consistently during dry periods 🌱
- Apply mulch to conserve moisture and regulate soil temperature
Avoid
- Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot ❌
- Avoid overwatering, which can cause root rot ❌
- Avoid overwatering which can cause root rot ❌
- Refrain from disturbing roots during flowering
What goes wrong with Anemone
| Problem | What you'll see | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Aphids | Sticky residue and distorted leaves | Use insecticidal soap or neem oil |
| Slugs | Chewed leaves and slime trails | Apply organic slug bait or copper tape |
| Powdery mildew | White powder on leaves | Improve air circulation and apply organic fungicide |
| Powdery Mildew | White powder on leaves | Use fungicide or improve air circulation |
| Powdery Mildew | White powder on leaves | Improve air circulation and apply sulfur fungicide |
| Powdery mildew | White powder on leaves | Apply fungicide and improve air circulation |
| Root rot | Wilting and browning leaves | Ensure well-drained soil and avoid overwatering |
Making more Anemone
Division
- Dig up mature clumps in early spring or fall.
- Gently separate offsets with clean, sharp tools.
- Replant divisions at the same depth and water thoroughly.
- Keep soil moist for several weeks to establish.
Seed sowing
- Collect seeds after flowering or purchase fresh seeds.
- Tuck seeds into moist soil in late fall or early spring.
- Keep soil consistently moist until germination, which may take several weeks.
Anemone questions
How many types of Anemone are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 37 distinct Anemone varieties. The most popular — ranked by 1.1k real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Anemone grow in?
Across its varieties, Anemone covers USDA Zones 4–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Anemone bloom?
Most Anemone varieties bloom in late summer, late summer to fall, late spring to early summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Anemone should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
Keep exploring
Anemone shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Anemone in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
