Gerald L. Klingaman
Family
Ranunculaceae
Botanical Name
Anemonella thalictroides
Plant Common Name
Rue Anemone
General Description
Rue anemone or windflower is a woodland perennial and wildflower native to the eastern United States. This wildflower is delicate and relatively small and best seen close up to admire. From early spring until summer it bears small, white or pale pink flowers above three-lobed, dark blue-green foliage.
Rue anemone will thrive in part shade to full shade. Plant in a rock garden, on a hillside or in a woodland area next to a path or large feature such as a fallen log or rockery. It will slowly establish to create a small colony. There are many long-lasting double-flowering cultivars (perhaps all the same selection): 'Rosea Plena', 'Schoaff's Double Pink', 'Schoaff's Pink'.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
7 - 1
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 7
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Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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Plant Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
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Sun Exposure
Partial Shade, Full Shade
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Height
4"-9" / 10.2cm - 22.9cm (5)
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Width
1"-2" / 2.5cm - 5.1cm
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Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Summer, Summer
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Native To
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Average
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Soil type
Loam, Sand
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Tolerances
Wet Site
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Growth Rate
Slow
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Water Requirements
Average Water
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Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
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Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
White, Light Pink
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Dark Green
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
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Repeat Bloomer
No
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
No
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Foliage Texture
Fine
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Foliage Sheen
Matte
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Evergreen
No
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Showy Bark
No
