I ordered a bag of A. blanda bulbs in one of the white forms for the Douglas fir bed about five years ago. For about three years, they grew and bloomed beautifully every March. They appear to have died out since then.

The Anemone family of plants has so many attractive members. I’m trying to find just the right ones that will survive in our garden. The leaves are interesting shapes, often, and the flowers have a delicate grace and some suble coloring that seems especially appropriate for early spring.

I don’t have any plans for these plants currently since they appear to have died off. I will keep trying new family members to see if I can get some to thrive and really put on a show.