Anemone blanda 'Pink Star'

Also Known As

Pink Star Wind Flower

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2"-4"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Anemone blanda 'Pink Star' plant details

Anemone blanda 'Pink Star' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Anemone blanda 'Pink Star'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, spreading, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Anemone blanda 'Pink Star'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Anemone blanda, the Grecian windflower or Balkan anemone, is a charming woodland ground cover that produces cute little two inch wide flowers in early spring above nicely dissected foliage. It is similar to A. nemorosa but the leaves are thicker and darker green, the flowers are larger and have more petals, and it can be grown in full sun if the soil has good moisture. 'Pink Star' has glowing lavender-pink flowers with white centres. Plant them around dark flowered hellebores or other bulbs to help show them off against the dark soil or as an ephemeral ground cover beneath deciduous trees and shrubs. They will go dormant in summer.