Rue Anemone
Thalictrum thalictroides
Also listed as Anemonella thalictroides, Syndesmon thalictroides
Also known as Windflower
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Rue anemone is a delicate spring ephemeral wildflower with airy compound foliage and small white or pink flowers that bloom early in the season. It thrives in woodland settings and is ideal for shade gardens and naturalized areas.
Why grow it
Rue anemone occupies an ecological niche as a low-competition spring ephemeral suited to deciduous woodland floors where it emerges and flowers before canopy leaf-out. Unlike taller spring ephemerals, its diminutive stature and fine, airy foliage make it useful for filling small gaps in shade gardens without crowding neighboring plants. It requires minimal intervention once established in appropriate moist, well-draining woodland soil.
Watch out for
Rue anemone germinates slowly and may take two seasons to flower from seed, requiring patience during establishment. The plant's delicate nature means it can be easily overlooked or accidentally disturbed during garden work, so marking its location helps prevent inadvertent damage.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Rue anemone is a delicate spring ephemeral wildflower with airy compound foliage and small white or pink flowers that bloom early in the season. It thrives in woodland settings and is ideal for shade gardens and naturalized areas.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Rue Anemone grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Rue anemone occupies an ecological niche as a low-competition spring ephemeral suited to deciduous woodland floors where it emerges and flowers before canopy leaf-out. Unlike taller spring ephemerals, its diminutive stature and fine, airy foliage make it useful for filling small gaps in shade gardens without crowding neighboring plants. It requires minimal intervention once established in appropriate moist, well-draining woodland soil.
Watch out for
Rue anemone germinates slowly and may take two seasons to flower from seed, requiring patience during establishment. The plant's delicate nature means it can be easily overlooked or accidentally disturbed during garden work, so marking its location helps prevent inadvertent damage.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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