Anemone Dainty Swan Windflower

Anemone Dainty Swan Windflower adds elegance and endurance to the late-season garden. Snowy white petals with a soft purple-pink reverse bloom on striking dark stems, while golden-yellow stamens provide warm contrast. The graceful nodding buds open upright, giving this compact perennial a dynamic presence from midsummer through fall. Unlike seed-setting varieties, this sterile hybrid blooms longer without reseeding—perfect for smaller spaces and refined borders.

With a mature size of just 24 inches tall and wide, Anemone Dainty Swan fits beautifully in cottage gardens, woodland borders, and shaded containers. It partners effortlessly with foliage-forward plants like Hosta, Astilbe, and Heuchera, creating textural contrast and season-long interest. Its bicolor blooms offer visual movement and delicate charm, making it a standout among windflowers. This variety attracts pollinators while resisting deer and rabbits—ideal for low-maintenance mass plantings.

Bred by Elizabeth MacGregor, this standout windflower thrives in rich, moist, well-drained soil with full sun to part shade and blooms best in cooler afternoon conditions. Hardy in Zones 5-8, it delivers lasting color without crowding or reseeding. With long bloom duration, unique coloration, and compact form, Anemone Dainty Swan Windflower is a garden favorite for its grace and reliability.