Pacific Windflower
Anemone multifida
Pacific Windflower (Anemone multifida) is a Colorado-native perennial suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 8–12 in tall and 8–12 in wide, needs low to medium water, and prefers full sun to part. Native rocky-soil perennial; pale flowers with prominent yellow center; fluffy seedheads.
Colorado nativelow to medium water8–12 in tall and 8–12 in wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistant
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Anemone multifida
- Type
- Perennial
- Mature size
- 8–12 in tall and 8–12 in wide
- Water needs
- low to medium water
- Sun
- full sun to part
- Colorado native
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- clay, loam, sandy
- Soil pH
- 6.5–8.0
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
- Bloom color
- cream, pink
- Bloom time
- late spring, early summer
- Pollinator value
- high
- Good for
- slope
Planting & establishment
Deep-water first season to establish, then minimal water needed.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Pacific Windflower good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. Pacific Windflower is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a perennial suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does Pacific Windflower get?
- It matures to about 8–12 in tall and 8–12 in wide.
- How much water does Pacific Windflower need?
- It needs low to medium water once established.
- Is Pacific Windflower native to Colorado?
- Yes — it is a Colorado native.
