Their strong, clear colors are a main attraction. They grow only 4-6 inches tall and produce a carpet of blooms when planted in mass. Plant them under shrubs, at the edge of woodland areas, and in rock gardens and mixed borders.
Anemone makes a great little companion to plant around larger bulbs.
The blooms, which appear in early spring, close up at night and in inclement weather, and the foliage is fernlike. Two favorite anemones are Blue Shades and White Splendor. Blue Shades blossoms range in color from pale to dark blue, and have yellow centers. They are great for naturalizing, forcing and rock gardens. White Splendor produces taller, wider mounds with more flowers.