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Key characteristics

Family: Ranunculaceae
Height: 4 to 8 in
Width: 6 to 10 in
Flower color: Violet-purple with white center “star” flares on each petal
Foliage color: Medium green, deeply divided fern-like leaves that form a low carpet
Bloom time: Early to mid spring
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate moisture
Maintenance: Low; remove spent flowers to tidy appearance
Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 8
Wildlife: Bees and other early-season pollinators

Groundcovers

Anemone blanda 'Violet Star'

Violet Star Grecian Windflower

Anemone blanda 'Violet Star' produces daisy-like flowers in rich violet-blue shades, each bloom highlighted by a bright white central eye. The blossoms appear in early to mid spring, opening wide on slender stems above finely divided, fernlike green foliage. As temperatures rise, the foliage gradually fades, allowing the plant to complete its seasonal cycle naturally.

Native to southeastern Europe and western Asia, this cultivar has long been valued for early garden color.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate moisture

Bloom time

Early to mid spring

Find this plant

Works well in

Pollinator Gardens
Woodland Gardens
Borders
Rock Gardens

Companion plants

Hellebores · Epimediums · Brunneras · Hostas · Ferns · Pulmonarias

Design tip

Plant in broad drifts beneath deciduous trees where its vibrant blooms create an eye-catching display before the canopy leafs out. Allow later-emerging perennials to fill the space naturally, ensuring continuous color and texture throughout the growing season.