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Products > Anemone x hybrida 'Whirlwind'   Anemone x hybrida 'Whirlwind' - Japanese wind flower THIS LISTING FOR INFORMATION ONLY - WE NO LONGER GROW THIS PLANT  [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Perennial Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercups) Origin: China (Asia) Flower Color: White Bloomtime: Summer/Fall Synonyms: [Anemone japonica] Height: 3-4 feet Width: 3-4 feet Exposure: Light Shade/Part Sun Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 0-10° F May be Poisonous  (More Info): Yes Anemone x hybrida 'Whirlwind' (Japanese wind flower) - A hardy, long-lived, semi-deciduous clumping perennial with graceful branching flower stems to 3-4 feet tall feet tall which spreads by rhizomes to 4 feet or more . It has grape-like dark green basal leaves that are lightly covered with fine hairs. The tall flower stalks produce semi-double flowers, often with twisted, greenish centers, in late summer through fall. Along the coast they can grow in full sun/open shade; inland protect from hot direct sun. Deadhead as needed. Cut plants to the ground in early winter or after frost blackens the foliage. Hardy to <15 degrees F. Good for cut flowers. Hardy to <15 degrees F. The name Anemone comes from Greek mythology as Anemone was the daughter of the wind. Anemone x hybrida or Japanese anemones as they are commonly called, are all the result of crossing two or three species, A. hupehensis, A. vitifolium, and A. tomentosa. Ironically all of these actually come from China but were erroneously called Japanese anemones when brought into cultivation because of an early record of one plant from Japan.  This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Anemone x hybrida 'Whirlwind' .