Garden-cultivated anemones generally grow best in a loamy well-drained evenly-moist fertile soil, although the ephemeral "A. blanda" does not require as much moisture during the summer when it is dormant (unlike the related "Eranthis" species that can suffer if they become too dry even while dormant). Some prairie species that are rarely cultivated, such as "Anemone cylindrica", grow well in drier warmer conditions and poor soil. "A. coronaria" has been described by some professional sources as preferring acidic soil and by others as preferring alkaline soil. Hardy species may be planted in October in many zones. Unlike a hardier species such as "A. blanda", "A. coronaria" is described as hardy only as low as climate zone 7 by some sources and by others hardy only as low as zone 8. Various strategies, such as the use of protection, can be tried to plant them outdoors in fall in zone 6 but results may vary. As with other plants, some species can be readily raised from seed while some hybrids may be sterile. "A. blanda" typically blooms in mid spring. The larger anemone species typically grow well in partial shade, or in full sun provided they are shielded from the hottest sun in southern areas. A well-drained soil, enriched with compost, is typically utilized.