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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 10-14 inches
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red
Other: With bright white center ring and deep black eye.
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Uses: Groundcover
Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Grecian Windflower
  • Poppy Anemone

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Location: Flowery Branch, GA
Date: 2020-03-09

Date: c. 1931
illustration from the 1931 catalog, Schenley Gardens, Chiswick, P

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