with insignificant spike-like flowers borne near the tips of central leaf-like stems

The green spears have an excellent flavour

It is often used around ponds and streams and makes an ideal background for shorter flowering plants

pink petals

Anemone 'Whirlwind' GA-Bedding & Basket with insignificant spike-like flowers borneA vigorous but compact perennial with tall stems and relatively large flowers as well as a suckering habit which allows for easy propagation from a single plant. The Anemone 'Whirlwind' is a hybrid variety of Japanese Anemone with deep green, divided foliage which sit in mounds beneath tall stems carrying semi double, pure white flowers with golden yellow centre stamen from late Summer through to the Autumn, providing some great late season displays.