The Governor anemone
Anemone coronaria 'The Governor'
USDA zones7 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 inches tall
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'The Governor' anemone (Anemone coronaria 'The Governor') is a bulb for borders, cut flowers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy or loamy soil. It grows 12 inches tall and blooms in early to late spring. Butterflies and bees visit the flowers. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by.
Pairs well with Lord Lieutenant anemone, Violet Beauty tulip, Queen of Night tulip, and Primrose.