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  • Anemonella thalictroides (rue anemone) in bloom
  • Anemonella thalictroides (rue anemone) flower
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Anemonella thalictroides | rue anemone

Rue anemone is a spring ephemeral that is native to deciduous woodlands throughout much of North America. It appears for only a few weeks each year, but is so worth growing for its pinkish-white flowers, which are held above the lacy, dark-green foliage. Its delicate appearance belies its hardy nature.

Easy to grow in well-drained soil in part to full shade. Moisture needed in spring to prolong the bloom time.

Zones: 3 to 8
Family: Ranunculaceae
Type: Perennial
Height: 6 to 9 in.
Spread: 6 to 9 in.
Exposure: part-shade, shade
Soil Conditions: Average
Bloom Time: April to May
Bloom Color: White
Native Range: eastern North America

Special Characteristics
  • Deer-resistant
  • Rabbit resistant
image credits

Image 1 (flowers) Photo by and (c)2007 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man), GFDL 1.2, via Wikimedia Commons
Image 2 (form) Photo by David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Anemonella thalictroides (rue anemone) in bloom
Anemonella thalictroides (rue anemone) flower

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Anemonella thalictroides | rue anemone

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