Windflower

About this plant

Anemone canadensis, commonly known as Windflower, is a delightful addition to any garden, offering a profusion of pure white, buttercup-like flowers from late spring through summer. Its bright green, deeply lobed foliage forms an attractive clump that spreads to create an elegant groundcover, perfect for naturalizing in woodland settings or filling in garden borders. Exceptionally hardy and adaptable, Windflower thrives in a variety of conditions, making it an excellent choice for a low-maintenance landscape. Its ability to spread makes it ideal for erosion control on slopes or in areas where a dense, flowering groundcover is desired. Beyond its beauty, Windflower is a fantastic ecological choice, supporting local pollinator populations and contributing to a vibrant garden ecosystem. Enjoy its gentle movement in the breeze and its long-lasting floral display.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Easily grown in average to moist, well-drained soils. Once established, it is remarkably drought-tolerant. Division every few years in spring or fall can help control spread if desired. Remove spent flowers to encourage new blooms.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.