Low spreading Mediterranean tuber with starry daisy-like flowers in blue, pink or white above ferny foliage, carpeting the ground in earliest spring.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 5–9 | −28.9 °C to −1.1 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H6 | −20 °C to −15 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 5–8 | −23 °C to −1 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 1–3 | −15 °C to 0 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Flowers March–April beneath deciduous trees, goes dormant by early summer — Mediterranean ephemeral behaviour
- Soak the corky tubers overnight before autumn planting to improve establishment
- Naturalises into broad carpets over a few years where conditions suit
- Tolerates dry summer shade once dormant
Pet caution: Greek windflower is listed as potentially harmful to cats and/or dogs. Keep pets from grazing on it, and contact a vet if you suspect your animal has eaten some.
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