Of the more than 100 species of perennial anemones, the colorful poppy anemone is one you are likely to see in spring gardens (and to covet for yours).
Poppy Anemone, A. coronaria: “Lilies of the Field”
Photography by Christin Geall.
Anemone coronaria ranges in color from white, to purple, to magenta and red.
A favorite since ancient times, anemones were made mythic by the ancient Greeks (the scarlet red flower symbolized the blood of Adonis, Aphrodite’s lost love) and their habitat extends throughout Mediterranean climates.
Anemones send up many stems at once, each flower gradually unfurling before opening to the sun.
A pre-spouted anemone tuber is ready to plant in the garden.
Cheat Sheet
An Anemone coronaria flower is ready to be picked.
Try harmonizing the dark centers of anemones with matte black or plum-colored foliage and flowers such as heucheras, Sambucus nigra, and Fritillaria persica. Additionally, get more ideas on how to successfully plant, grow, and care for japanese anemone with our Japanese Anemone: A Field Guide.