Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Anemone tomentosa 'Robustissima'
Robustissima Windflower
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Height
- 4 to 5 feet
- Width
- 2 to 3 feet
- Flower color
- Pale pink with yellow centers
- Foliage color
- Dark green
- Bloom time
- Late summer to early fall
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Water
- Medium
- Maintenance
- Low; cut back in late fall or early spring to tidy up
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 4 to 7
- Wildlife
- Bees and butterflies
About this plant
Anemone tomentosa 'Robustissima' is a hardy perennial celebrated for its late-season blooms and vigorous growth. From late summer into early autumn, it produces soft pink flowers with a delicate simplicity, featuring overlapping petals surrounding a central cluster of golden stamens. These blooms are carried on wiry, branching stems, creating a graceful display that adds charm to the garden as other plants begin to fade.
Originating from East Asia, this variety is prized for its ability to thrive in cooler climates and challenging garden conditions. 'Robustissima' is particularly well-suited for naturalized plantings, borders, or woodland settings, where its elegant blooms and finely textured foliage provide enduring beauty. Its reliable nature and extended blooming period make it a popular choice for gardeners seeking late-season color.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Cut Flower Gardens
Companion plants
Foxgloves · Bergenias · Sedums · Columbines · Lungworts · Daylilies
Design tip
Fall bloom is its strength, and it earns a place near a path or seating area used late in the year. It takes sun or light shade, which makes it useful along the changing light of a bed edge or a partly shaded border.
